DayofPal—In the HBO comedy series Hacks, actress Hannah Einbinder’s character, Ava Daniels, appears in a kitchen scene wearing a jersey from the Lajee Celtic Club, a Palestinian football club based in the Aida Refugee Camp near Bethlehem in the occupied West Bank.
The jersey, which features distinctive branding and a Palestinian flag on the sleeve, drew attention from viewers on social media.
Einbinder has previously expressed support for Palestinian causes, including ending an Emmy speech with “Free Palestine.
Einbinder, who has been vocal in her support for Palestinian causes, previously drew notice for concluding an Emmy acceptance speech with the phrase “Free Palestine.”
Lajee Celtic Club, originally known as Aida Celtic, was established through a partnership between the Lajee Center in Aida Refugee Camp and international supporters, notably the Green Brigade, a fan group of Scotland’s Celtic Football Club.
The club provides sports programs, training, and community activities for youth in the camp and surrounding areas, with all profits from jersey sales reinvested into sports, education, and social initiatives at the Lajee Center.
The Aida Refugee Camp, established in 1950, houses Palestinian refugees and their descendants. It faces ongoing challenges, including ‘Israeli’ military incursions and restrictions common to the region.
Lajee Celtic serves as a symbol of resilience and community development, offering young people opportunities for physical activity and cultural expression amid difficult circumstances.
The club has gained international visibility in recent years, with notable figures such as French football legend Eric Cantona publicly supporting and wearing its merchandise.
Merchandise sales directly fund local programs, reinforcing the club’s grassroots model of solidarity and self-reliance.
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