XQc Faces Backlash for Reacting to Deadly Israeli Airstrike on Gaza

XQc, a popular content creator, is facing criticism on Twitter for his reaction to a deadly Israeli airstrike on Gaza during one of his livestreams. The incident occurred on October 7th when xQc watched a video showing the bombing in response to an attack by Hamas, the governing body of Gaza. His shocked comment was captured in a clip that has since gone viral.

Noodle, another content creator, shared the clip on Twitter, calling xQc a “scumfuck degenerate content parasite.” The tweet quickly gained traction, receiving over 119,000 likes. In response, xQc posted a picture of himself with bundles of cash, without any further comment. During a Twitch livestream on November 2nd, he explained that his response was meant to provoke Noodle and feed into the outrage.

The ongoing conflict between Israel and Palestine has resulted in a death toll surpassing 8,000. Despite the high civilian casualties caused by Israeli airstrikes, world leaders continue to pledge their support to Israel. Noodle argues that xQc’s reaction trivializes the horror of the situation and desensitizes his audience.

XQc defended himself by stating that he was targeted because he was an easy target and that other content creators also reacted to the crisis. He claimed to have watched informative content on the matter in later livestreams. However, his controversial content and approach have once again sparked outrage due to the sensitive nature of the conflict.

The conflict between Israel and Palestine has sparked global debate and players within the video game industry are finding ways to show their support. Roblox players organized digital marches in October, while streamers have hosted charity livestreams to encourage donations to humanitarian funds. Cerberos VA, for example, collected donations for the Palestine Children’s Relief Fund on November 1st.

Source: DOTESPORTS