Vogue editor-at-large Gabriella Karefa-Johnson wipes job title from Instagram bio after an anti-Israel rant comparing its defense force to a ‘terrorist organization’

Vogue editor-in-chief Gabriella Karefa-Johnson has removed her job title from her Instagram bio after delivering a hateful anti-Israel rant following the Hamas terrorist attacks that killed more than 1,400 innocent Israelis.

Karefa-Johnson, 32, sparked outrage among her followers, including some of her fashion industry colleagues, when she made comments accusing Israel of committing “genocide” and comparing the IDF to a “terrorist organization.”

“It is so disappointing to see the complete lack of understanding of the basic principles and tactics of colonization, and the willingness to justify and defend those systems that have only been oppressed,” she posted on her Instagram Stories on Saturday.

‘Damn. “I hate it when Instagram shows me what I hope I never know about the people I follow and their horrifying belief systems,” she added.

Karefa-Johnson’s Instagram bio was changed without explanation on Tuesday from “global contributing editor for Vogue” to simply “many things.”

“I cannot believe the world is watching in silence as a GENOCIDE – a mass Palestinian extinction plan – is taking place before our eyes,” she continued. “These are war crimes.”

‘I am incredibly sick and sad. “I feel helpless judging the atrocities from the comfort of the West, but we should not agree to do and say nothing,” she added.

Karefa-Johnson then shared the reactions of those who called her comments insulting, insensitive and ignorant – especially after Hamas brutally slaughtered babies, kidnapped, raped women and burned people alive.

She shared a screenshot of her conversation with former French Vogue stylist Celia Azoulay, who told the editor-in-chief to show the same compassion to Israeli citizens who are being murdered.

“There are children being captured right now,” Azoulay told Karefa-Johnson. ‘Hamas is, first and foremost, the greatest enemy of the Palestinians. And believe me, you wouldn’t want your family to receive 3,000 rockets and stay home praying that no one would get kidnapped.”

Karefa-Johnson defended her comments, saying she has never denied that Israelis were killed, but that the number of Israelis harmed was “far fewer” than the number of Palestinians in the retaliation.

She then made it clear that she does not “want” Israeli children to be bombed. She only thinks it is important to criticize the state of Israel and focus on the Palestinians who have died in the past.

She also gave her opinion on the Israeli army, claiming that the defense group has killed “thousands” of Palestinians this year.

“IDF is a torture organization sponsored by the Israeli apartheid state,” she added.

Azoulay pointed out the absurdity of comparing the IDF, the army that the State of Israel created to defend the country, and Hamas, a designated terrorist organization whose mission to kill Jews is clearly stated in its charter .

“I can’t even have a conversation with you. You compare the IDF, an army, with Hamas, a recognized terrorist organization. The retaliation is not civilians but terrorists,” she replied.

“You are ignorant and cannot even have a constructive conversation,” Azoulay added.

Karefa-Johnson also shared another conversation with fashion stylist Braydon Nelson, who replied, “You sound like you’re supporting the pain inflicted on innocent Jewish people.”

“Your ignorance is shocking – but then again, you got your ‘platform’ from being bullied by a celebrity,” he added.

It is unclear whether Karefa-Johnson is still working as an editor for Vogue.

A spokesperson for Vogue clarified that Karefa-Johnson’s views are her own and do not represent the magazine or their parent company, Condé Nast.

“Gabriella’s social media posts and opinions are her own and do not represent those of the company,” Vogue’s spokesperson said.

Karefa-Johnson was the first Black woman to style a Vogue cover in 2021. She has been in the spotlight for commentary in the past.

In October 2022, Kanye “Ye” West roasted stylist and Vogue contributing fashion editor Gabriella Karefa-Johnson after calling the “White Lives Matter” t-shirts he showed in his most recent YZY fashion show “dangerous” and “violent ‘ had labeled. ‘

West had posted a photo of Karefa-Johnson in a colorful mash-up of an outfit on his Instagram and wrote, “This is not a fashion person. You speak of Ye Ima speak of you. Ask Trevor Noah.”

The jab apparently referred to Noah speaking out about West’s public behavior directed at his ex-wife Kim Kardashian and her then-boyfriend Pete Davidson, calling it “terrifying to watch.” West then called Noah a racial slur.

In a separate post, Ye zoomed in on the Karefa-Johnson boots, which resemble Women’s Black Veneda Carter Edition Boots from Timberland. West wrote: ‘I KNOOOOOOW ANNA HAAAATES THESE BOOTS.’

Karefa-Johnson had posted a screed on her Instagram about the “White Lives Matter” t-shirts, modeled after West’s runway, calling the collection “highly offensive, violent and dangerous,” among other things.

“I’m cooking… gathering my thoughts,” she wrote before calling West’s actions “indefensible behavior.”

She later wrote that she was among those who “suffered in that room” and dealt with the “trauma” of the experience.