The retailer has apologised after accusations their Instagram photo showed Christmas hats in the colours of the Palestinian flag on fire.
Marks & Spencer has issued an apology after publishing an outtake from its Christmas campaign following accusations that it showed festive hats being burned in the colours of the Palestinian flag.
Some social media users claimed there was a similarity between the hats and the colours of the Palestinian flag. Commenters branded it "insensitive" and "disgusting" in light of the current crisis in Gaza, reports the Mirror. "While the intent was to playfully show that some people just don't enjoy wearing paper Christmas hats over the festive season, we have removed the post following feedback and we apologise for any unintentional hurt caused."
Replying to the original post, one commenter wrote: "This is absolutely vile you should be ashamed of yourselves." Another agreed writing: "Absolutely disgusting. Even if it was recorded in August you should have reshot this image or used technology to make changes. Shame on you!!!"
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