Celebrities take to social media to share their thoughts on Palestine & Israel
Oct 15, 2023 13:55
People around the world have taken to social media and the streets in support of both Palestine and Israel as conflict continues. Since October 7, around 1,300 people have been killed, with 3,400 wounded in the Hamas attack on Israel. Israeli airstrikes have killed around 2,329 Palestinians in Gaza, with 9,714 wounded.
Amid the devastation, many celebrities have used their social media platforms to share their thoughts and aid.
What is Happening in Israel is Devastating.. Watching all of these families and especially children being herded, assaulted and murdered in the streets is Heartbreaking. Imagine if this was happening to you?? It’s Un-fathomable. Conflicts can never be resolved with violence.… pic.twitter.com/KHvMvdL8sg - Madonna (@Madonna) October 9, 2023
“For all y’all Black Lives Matter who ain’t saying nothing or ‘let me figure out exactly what happened before I say anything,’ Fuck you. Figure out what? it ain’t never been cool to kidnap kids.”
Amy Schumer shares post about having stood up for other communities, in contrast to Jews “standing alone.” pic.twitter.com/zcendx1ogn - Pop Base (@PopBase) October 14, 2023
Justin Bieber deletes and reposts ‘Praying For Israel’ story after the original post he shared had the words over a photo of destruction in Gaza. pic.twitter.com/5yHoXC8Ilr - Pop Base (@PopBase) October 11, 2023
Noah Schnapp shares statement on Israel and Palestine:
“You either stand with Israel or you stand with terrorism. It shouldn’t be a difficult choice. Shame on you.” pic.twitter.com/5WODeZbb2u - Pop Base (@PopBase) October 11, 2023
Just a bunch of terrorists yelling terrorist. At least learn the history of a situation before you feel so entitled to lend your voice to it. I’m especially speaking to celebrities (artists especially) who I think truly don’t understand their impact most times or the actual… - Lauren Jauregui (@LaurenJauregui) October 13, 2023