Adidas apologizes after ad featuring former Israeli soldier who lost leg draws boycott calls

Adidas has issued an apology for any "offense" the company caused with its recent advertisement that featured an Israel Defense Forces veteran who lost a leg while serving.

"We recognize that an image used in a recent local activation by the local team has raised concerns and strong reactions. It was never our intent to cause offense and we apologize for anyone affected," the company said in a statement, according to The Times of Israel.

"We acknowledge the concerns that have been...