A recent post of a Zionist Twitter user went viral where he compared Palestine flag pins that Delta Airlines wore with Hamas.

In his tweet, the bigoted user expressed disappointment at the display of solidarity with Palestine, stating that he was required to take his shoes off in every airport as per security protocols. “Now imagine getting into a Delta flight and seeing workers with Hamas badges in the air.” He posed the question to American Airlines by tagging their official handle.

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An hour later the airline responded, “I hear you as I’d be terrified as well, personally. Our employees reflect our culture and we do not take it lightly when our policy is not being followed.”

This created an uproar on social media.

Religious scholar and speaker Omar Suleiman shared a screenshot of the exchange online and asked people to boycott Delta Airlines. “These airlines won’t learn until you stop giving them business,” he stressed.

However, Delta removed the tweet recently. “On Wednesday, we removed a reply that was not in line with our values. We strive for an environment of inclusivity and respect for all, in our communities and our planes. The employee responsible no longer supports Delta’s social channels We apologize for this hurtful post.”

The flight attendant in the picture also posted a picture of him making a victory sign with the caption, “Thank you to everyone for all of the kinds messages. It has been an overwhelming few days but I’m grateful for all of the love and support. See you in the skies!”.