Billie Eilish’s Israel post sparks wave of anger on social media

Pop star Billie Eilish provoked a wave of angry criticism on social media this week after posting a short video online promoting her new album to Israeli fans.

“Hi Israel, this is Billie Eilish, and I’m so excited that my new album, Happier Than Ever, is out now,” she says in a clip posted to her Tik Tok, the blog Israellycool reported Sunday.

The video was one of several that Eilish posted to fans in different countries.

Anti-Israel social media users appeared to criticise Eilish for recognising Israel as a country. Others used the opportunity to criticise Israeli policy toward the Palestinians. 

Happier Than Ever, the 19-year-old’s acclaimed second album, has been one of the most anticipated music releases of the year.