More celebrities than ever have spoken out on the war in Gaza , especially after the horrors in Rafah where civilians were massacred in airstrikes on May 26. The ongoing crisis has prompted many celebrities to call for a ceasefire to de-escalate the situation, which was exacerbated after the October 7 attacks in Israel. This caught widespread attention and famous faces like Justin Bieber and Jamie Lee Curtis were criticised for sharing images online spreading misinformation.
Many others faced backlash for remaining silent as industry heavyweights like Beyonce and Taylor Swift are increasingly pressured to speak out on the matter. With the conflict coinciding with a rise in antisemitism, stars have stressed the importance of the difference between Israeli citizens and Jewish people – with being Jewish referring to a specific religion and ethnic group, and being Israeli means you have citizenship in the country of Israel. As the violence continues , we look at the celebs who have spoken out in support of Palestine and those who have backed Israel.
Bella Hadid , who has Palestinian heritage, has been a vocal supporter of Palestine for a number of years and spoke out following the October 7 attacks before many stars felt comfortable to. She has shared a number of posts on social media about Palestine and Gaza, following a statement she released in October asking fans to ‘forgive her’ for her silence. ‘I’ve been sent hundreds of death threats daily, my phone number has b.
