Accusations and Demands
Former spokesman for PM Benjamin Netanyahu, Eylon Levy, criticized Apple for using the Palestinian flag to represent Jerusalem in its emojis, calling it erasure of Israel's capital and demanding an urgent investigation.
Criticism and Antisemitism Concerns
Countdown star Rachel Riley and Levy raised concerns of antisemitism, with Riley stating that showing double standards with Israel is a form of racism against Jewish people.
Jerusalem as Israel's Capital
Levy emphasized that Jerusalem is Israel's capital, housing the PM's office and the Knesset Parliament, and called for action from Apple to correct the issue.
Controversy and Fury
The prompt for the Palestinian flag when typing "Jerusalem" on iPhones sparked fury, with both Israel and Palestine claiming the city as their capital but it being controlled by Israel.
Further Criticism and Allegations
Levy also criticized Joe Biden for allegedly "throwing Israel under the bus" and shared insights on his departure as a government spokesman.
