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Kyrie Irving Highlights Palestinian Children's Struggles on Instagram

4/22/2026

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Kyrie Irving changed his Instagram profile picture to a Palestinian child blocked from attending school by Israeli soldiers in the West Bank.
Irving has a history of supporting Palestine, including honoring Palestinian activist Yaqeen Hammad, who was killed in an airstrike.
Reports indicate Israeli settlers have erected barriers preventing Palestinian schoolchildren from accessing their schools.
Since a ceasefire in October 2025, Israel has reportedly violated the agreement with numerous attacks.

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Kyrie Irving changed his Instagram profile picture to a Palestinian child blocked from attending school by Israeli soldiers in the West Bank.
Irving has a history of supporting Palestine, including honoring Palestinian activist Yaqeen Hammad, who was killed in an airstrike.
Reports indicate Israeli settlers have erected barriers preventing Palestinian schoolchildren from accessing their schools.
Since a ceasefire in October 2025, Israel has reportedly violated the agreement with numerous attacks.