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Adidas Ad with Israeli Soldier Sparks Global Boycott, Cartoonists Turn Logo into Protest Symbol
Al Jazeera AR·IL · PS·2 days ago
Adidas' regional branch issued an apology after a marketing campaign featuring a former Israeli soldier triggered boycott calls in Arab markets. The incident reflects heightened consumer sensitivity to Israeli ties amid ongoing regional tensions, potentially affecting brand perception and sales. The company's response aims to mitigate reputational damage, but the episode underscores the commercial risks of geopolitical entanglement.