Leonardo DiCaprio Faces Backlash Over Israel Hotel Investment Amid Gaza Conflict

Leonardo DiCaprio is facing significant backlash for his investment in a luxury eco-hotel project near Tel Aviv, Israel, amid the ongoing Israel-Gaza conflict. The $270 million project, developed by the Hagag Group and partners, was recently approved for construction and will feature 365 rooms along with amenities such as a marina and conference center, all designed to meet LEED sustainability standards. DiCaprio, who holds a 10 percent stake through his environmental investment firm Regeneration.VC, has been criticized for the perceived contradiction between his public environmental advocacy and involvement in a luxury development in a conflict zone with severe humanitarian issues. Social media users and activists accuse him of greenwashing and profiting amid the suffering and displacement in Gaza, raising questions about the ethics of celebrity investments during geopolitical crises. Despite the criticism, neither DiCaprio nor his firm has responded publicly, while the developers defend the project as environmentally responsible. The controversy highlights the complex intersection of celebrity activism, investment, and geopolitical awareness in a highly sensitive context.