Quentin Tarantino strikes a pose with Israeli troops during a surprise visit to their army base, netizens react

Amid the ongoing conflict between Israel and Hamas, renowned filmmaker Quentin Tarantino's visit to an Israeli army base has taken center stage in Hollywood and beyond. The unexpected move to boost the morale of Israeli troops by posing for a picture with them came as a surprise.. In the said picture, the legendary filmmaker can be seen striking a pose with members of the troop in front of an aircraft.

Tarantino, who has been residing in Tel Aviv with his Israeli musician wife Daniella Pick for a couple of years, made this visit amid the ongoing war between Israel and Hamas. The official page of Israel War Room on X shared the photo of Tarantino posing with Israeli troops, highlighting his effort to raise the spirits of the Israel Defense Forces (IDF).

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Check out the picture here:

Celebrities empathize with the victims

Tarantino is not the only celebrity who has expressed empathy for the victims affected by the violence. Actors like Adam Sandler, Jennifer Garner, and Yara Shahidi have also joined the chorus of those acknowledging the tragic toll the conflict has taken on both sides.

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The ongoing crisis

The conflict between Israel and Hamas was ignited when Hamas launched a surprise attack on Israel on October 7. In the ensuing eight days, the violence has claimed thousands of lives and left entire city blocks in Gaza in ruins. With fears of further escalation, the situation remains tense and uncertain.

Oscar-winning director Quentin Tarantino's visit to an Israeli army base in southern Israel has become a contentious topic, drawing attention from Hollywood and the international community.

Netizens on Reddit react:

As the situation in the region remains tense, Tarantino's visit adds a new dimension to the ongoing debate surrounding the Israel-Hamas conflict. Netizens on Reddit were quick to react and express their two cents on the picture that has now gone viral. One of the Redditors questioned if “a visit from Quentin Tarantino” would really “boost morale” while another replied calling the post incorrect and adding, “this is supposed to boost Quentin’s morale.” Most others ended up criticizing Tarantino for his move.

Check out the comments on the thread here: