Monday, November 21, 2011

'It doesn't matter if you're Jewish, Arab straight or lesbian': Israeli women strip in support of nude Egyptian blogger


The sign read 'Homage to Aliaa El Mahdi. Sisters in Israel' with the slogan 'Love without Limits', written in Arabic and Hebrew. - Daily Mail

When an Egyptian activist posted a nude picture of herself online in protest at the lack of freedom of expression, it sparked outrage in her country.

Now, a group of women in Israel have also stripped off in a show of solidarity.

Inspired by 20-year-old Aliaa Elmahdy's bold move, the 40 Israelis posed naked for a 'copycat' shot...

Elmahdy, a self-proclaimed atheist who recently dropped out of university, insists she will continue to fight for her freedom.

She told CNN: 'Women under Islam will always be objects to use at home.

'The (sexism) against women in Egypt is unreal, but I am not going anywhere and will battle it til the end.

'Many women wear the veil just to escape the harassment and be able to walk the streets.

'I am a believer of every word I say and I am willing to live in danger under the many threats I receive in order to obtain the real freedom all Egyptian are fighting and dying for daily.'