Kanye West Apologizes to Jews in Hebrew After Antisemitic Remarks

American rapper Kanye West apologized to "the Jews" on Tuesday, following a year of antisemitic comments that sparked outrage and ended lucrative business contracts he had with major brands. Kanye wrote in Hebrew on his Instagram account, "I sincerely apologize to the Jewish community for any anger my words or actions may have caused. It was not my intention to offend or disrespect, and I truly regret any pain I may have caused." The musician, who calls himself "Ye," is set to release his new album "Faltchers" on January 12. He stated that he wishes to delve deeper into this matter and "learn from this experience to have more sensitivity and understanding in the future." The artist's new stance was cautiously welcomed by the Anti-Defamation League (ADL), a major American group fighting antisemitism, according to Agence France-Presse. The organization commented on the platform X saying, "Actions will be stronger than words, but this first gesture of remorse is welcome," reminding of the "countless harms" caused by the artist who, through his fame, managed to "poison countless souls with his antisemitism and loathsome hatred." In the fall of 2022, Kanye West, who claims to suffer from bipolar disorder, made several remarks considered antisemitic. Due to these repeated comments, the sportswear brand Adidas decided to terminate its collaboration with the artist, one of the most successful figures in the fashion world, especially with the Yeezy sneaker line. The American ready-to-wear brand Gap and the fashion house Balenciaga also severed ties with him.