Actress Hannah Einbinder wears Palestinian Lajee Celtic Club Jersey in HBO’s “Hacks”

In a recent episode of the Emmy Award-winning HBO comedy series Hacks, actress Hannah Einbinder’s character, Ava Daniels, appears in a casual kitchen scene wearing a jersey from Lajee Celtic Club, a Palestinian football club based in the Aida Refugee Camp near Bethlehem in the occupied West Bank.

The jersey features distinctive branding and includes a Palestinian flag on the sleeve, drawing attention from viewers and social media users.

Einbinder, who has been vocal in her support for Palestinian causes, previously drew notice for concluding an Emmy acceptance speech with the phrase “Free Palestine.”

Lajee Celtic Club, originally known as Aida Celtic, was established through a partnership between the Lajee Center in Aida Refugee Camp and international supporters, notably the Green Brigade, a fan group of Scotland’s Celtic Football Club.

The club provides sports programs, training, and community activities for youth in the camp and surrounding areas, with all profits from jersey sales reinvested into sports, education, and social initiatives at the Lajee Center.

The Aida Refugee Camp, established in 1950, houses Palestinian refugees and their descendants. It faces ongoing challenges, including ‘Israeli’ military incursions and restrictions common to the region.

Lajee Celtic serves as a symbol of resilience and community development, offering young people opportunities for physical activity and cultural expression amid difficult circumstances.

The club has gained international visibility in recent years, with notable figures such as French football legend Eric Cantona publicly supporting and wearing its merchandise.

Merchandise sales directly fund local programs, reinforcing the club’s grassroots model of solidarity and self-reliance.