Amputee soldier’s Adidas role sparks global social media backlash

Shllio Bitton, an Israeli Defence Force soldier who lost his leg in a shooting incident on the Gaza border five years ago, has become the centre of international controversy after becoming a brand ambassador for an Adidas service designed for people requiring single shoes. Images of Bitton circulating on social media have drawn millions of views alongside criticism of the sportswear company, with posts accusing it of ignoring child amputees in Gaza.

More Headlines

View All ->