The conflict has been raging for over 40 days now in the Gaza Strip and along Israel's northern frontier. However, there's another crucial aspect that often slips under the radar, and that is the court of international public opinion.
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Overseas, numerous celebrities continue to voice their calls for Palestinian freedom in the wake of the tragic events of October 7. Meanwhile, every star who has expressed support for Israel in the past six weeks is met with a hearty welcome. A surprising newcomer to this list is the 27-year-old Slovak erotic model, Veronika Rajek.
Rajek took to social media to declare, "I stand with Israel", sharing a post about the war's onset and even dedicating a section of her profile to it. As expected, her proclamation wasn't met without backlash. She faced a torrent of responses from those denying Israel's legitimacy. Amid the typical calls for Palestine's liberation, there were some harsher comments such as "Die with Israel" or "That's repulsive, start reading a bit". Incidentally, we'd appreciate it if more supporters of Palestine took that last piece of advice to heart, but that's a topic for another discussion.
Her post read "Not just today not just yesterday . Everyday! Thousands and thousands! And for what? For wearing Star of David!!! So please if you think my support is not enough there is unfollow button!"
The massive Star of David pendant that Rajek sports is prominently featured across her Instagram and TikTok profiles. Given her profession as an erotic model, she's hardly inconspicuous. Despite her minimalistic attire, she sends a powerful message. In times when many Jews hesitate to don identifiable symbols abroad, Rajek boldly flaunts her vast Star of David necklace everywhere she goes, including high-profile events like the Sports Illustrated launch, and that carries weight. Even if a few disgruntled followers choose to unfollow her, Rajek's Instagram account, boasting a hefty 6.2 million followers, is likely to weather the storm.
Ever wondered about the woman behind the name Veronika Rajek? Born in the heart of Europe, in Bratislava, Slovakia, Rajek is more than just a model. She's a creative force, an entrepreneur, and a content creator who has captured the attention of Europe. Her rise to fame was not without controversy. She stirred the pot on social media with her assertion that "beauty makes life difficult", a statement that ruffled the feathers of her vast follower base. She defended her stance, arguing that she's often the target of mockery due to her exceptional beauty.
Fast forward to the final month of 2022, Rajek found herself back under the media spotlight. This time, the buzz wasn't about her beauty woes. Instead, it was the whispers of a budding romance with none other than Tom Brady, the NFL superstar who had recently split from his supermodel wife, Gisele Bündchen. Far from being taken aback by the rumors, Rajek seemed to stoke the fire, with some even suggesting she had been in touch with Brady. But dig a little deeper into her life story, and you'll stumble upon a plot twist - this 27-year-old beauty is already off the market. Yes, we know. We're devastated too.