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Adidas faces boycott calls over promotion featuring ex-IDF soldier who lost leg in 2021

Adidas faces backlash over promotion featuring ex-IDF soldier who lost leg in 2021

By · Published September 10, 2026  21:58 UTC · Updated September 10, 2026  22:43 UTC

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  • Primary Driver: Adidas faces backlash over promotion featuring ex-IDF soldier who lost leg in 2021
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Thousands are calling for a boycott of Adidas after the company featured a former Israeli soldier who lost a leg in 2021 in a promotional campaign. The controversy has sparked a heated debate about the use of disabled veterans in advertising.

However, many have criticized the ad for being insensitive and exploitative, particularly given the context of the Israeli-Palestinian conflict. According to The Times of Israel, the ad sparked a wave of criticism on social media, with many calling for a boycott of the company.

The controversy raises important questions about the use of disabled veterans in advertising, and the potential for such campaigns to be seen as insensitive or exploitative.

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What prompted the backlash against Adidas?

The company's promotional campaign featuring a former Israeli soldier who lost a leg in 2021

What is the 'Single Shoe Service'?

A service offered by Adidas for amputees

What is the context of the Israeli-Palestinian conflict?

Coverage does not yet specify

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