Hollywood stars support Israel amid Palestinian conflict
The Hollywood star has spoken out after Hamas launched a surprise attack from Gaza over the weekend, firing thousands of rockets, killing at least 900 people and kidnapping and taking more than 100 civilians hostage. have shown support for Israel.
The attack occurred early Saturday morning on the Sabbath, coinciding with the Jewish holiday Simchat Torah, and has been dubbed “Israel’s 9/11,” marking Israel’s deadliest day in 50 years. It became. Hamas attacks also included a massacre at a music festival, with Israeli rescue teams saying they had found 260 bodies.
Not since the Holocaust have so many Jews been murdered in a single day. The death toll has increased by nine Americans.
President Joe Biden condemned the terrorist attacks last weekend and supported Israel’s right to defend itself. “The United States unequivocally condemns this horrific attack on Israel by Hamas terrorists in the Gaza Strip, and I have made it clear to Prime Minister Netanyahu that we stand ready to provide the Israeli government and people with all appropriate means of support. “Terrorism is never justified,” the president said in a statement. “My administration’s support for Israel’s security is rock-solid and unwavering.”
Israel on Monday ordered a “total siege” of the Gaza Strip, cutting off all electricity, food and water to the area. Israeli airstrikes in response to Hamas attacks have killed more than 500 Palestinians.
Now, some of Hollywood’s biggest stars are speaking out for support for Israel. Gal Gadot, Madonna, Natalie Portman, Jamie Lee Curtis, Debra Messing, Amy Schumer, Sarah Silverman, Kris Jenner and Meghan McCain used social media to stand up to Israel I’m among the famous people.
“I support Israel and so should you,” Gadot posted. The “Wonder Woman” star, who is Israeli, posts daily about Israel being attacked. “The world cannot afford to stand idly by when such horrific acts of terrorism occur!”
On Sunday night, U2 changed their lyrics during a performance in Las Vegas to honor those killed in Israel. “A song about nonviolence seems somewhat silly, even laughable, given what happened in Israel and Gaza, but our prayers have always been for peace and nonviolence,” the band posted. . “But our hearts and our anger know where it’s directed. So sing with us… and sing with the beautiful children at that music festival.”
After performing earlier in the week, Bruno Mars canceled his performance in Tel Aviv, Israel, scheduled for Saturday night. The show’s cancellation was announced by concert organizer Live Nation. Bruno Mars has not made any statement regarding Hamas’ attack on Israel.
Natalie Portman, who is Jewish, said: “My heart breaks for the people of Israel. Children, women and the elderly are being murdered and kidnapped from their homes. I am horrified by these barbaric acts. Our hearts beat with love and prayers for all the families affected.”
Madonna posted a video on her Instagram showing footage of rockets and murdered bodies on the streets of Israel. She posted a lengthy statement that read in part: Just imagine what would happen if this happened to you??” she continued. “My heart goes out to Israel. To the families and homes destroyed. To the children who are lost. To the innocent victims who were murdered. To everyone who has suffered or will suffer from this conflict. I am praying for you. I know that this is the work of Hamas and that there are many innocent people in Palestine who do not support this terrorist organization. It will only cause more suffering.”
Josh Gad, who is Jewish and comes from a family of Holocaust survivors, posted: I am praying for many families in Israel. What a despicable act! What we are witnessing now in real time is unprecedented since the Yom Kippur War. My heart breaks for the families of those who lost loved ones, and for the hostages taken captive. What a horrible day. ”
The NBA also MLB The league’s official account has posted statements condemning terrorism and mourning the loss of life in Israel, showing strong signs of support.
Kylie Jenner shared a photo from her pro-Israel account Stand With Us over the weekend. The image featured the Israeli flag and read, “We are and always will be Israel!” After being flooded with pro-Palestinian comments on Instagram, Jenner, who has around 400 million Instagram followers, deleted the post. Jenner has not commented on the deleted post, and her representative declined to comment.
However, Kris Jenner, Khloe Kardashian, and Kourtney Kardashian posted statements on their Instagram Stories condemning the attack in Israel. “Hamas is a terrorist organization that attacks civilians from land, air, and sea. The footage of kidnapped Israelis is shocking and devastating,” the statement said, referring in part to the Palestinian-Israeli conflict. It has drawn attention to condemning terrorist attacks and anti-Semitism. “Given the thousands of years of persecution of Jews, when something like this happens and non-Jews remain silent, our Jewish friends, even if they are not in Israel, are hurt and fearful. Please know.”
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