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Gary Lineker apologises unreservedly for anti-Semitic post

  • Gary Lineker apologized unreservedly on May 15, 2025, after reposting an Instagram video containing an antisemitic rat image linked to 1930s Nazi propaganda.
  • Lineker shared the post from the Palestine Lobby group and deleted it immediately once he learned about its offensive symbolism, acknowledging it was an error.
  • The video misrepresented Zionism and included a rat emoji, which Jewish viewers and advocacy groups condemned as dehumanizing and antisemitic, prompting a complaint to the BBC.
  • Lineker acknowledged that he shared a post on Instagram which he later discovered included offensive content, expressing his regret and affirming that he would never intentionally distribute antisemitic material as it conflicts with his values.
  • His apology drew criticism from the Board of Deputies, while the BBC Director General urged adherence to social media rules, highlighting the reputational impact of such mistakes.
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The Telegraph broke the news in London, United Kingdom on Wednesday, May 14, 2025.
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