Following an Israeli airstrike on a camp at the Gazan city of Rafah, and a second airstrike this week, the hashtags #AllEyesOnRafah and #SwiftiesFor Palestine have been trending on X. And now, Taylor Swift is being urged to break her silence on Gaza. Amid the ongoing and the "Blockout 2024" movement, which gained traction on TikTok after the earlier this month and aims to block the social media accounts of celebrities who remain silent over the conflict in Gaza, global superstar Taylor Swift is on the hot seat.
The “#SwiftiesForPalestine” movement has been gaining traction on social media platforms, with fans urging Swift to use her platform to speak out against the human rights abuses in Gaza. This comes after many artists and celebrities have , while many are facing criticism for their silence. These have included Drake, Justin Bieber, Beyoncé, Nicki Minaj, Dwayne Johnson and Kylie Jenner, with various accounts dedicated to the “Blockout 2024” movement compiling lists of celebrities for activists to block.
According to reports, Swift has lost over 200,000+ followers on various social media accounts amid this backlash. Some of Swift's fans feel let down and are bemoaning the fact that their idol has not spoken out, despite several fellow celebrities, including Ariana Grande and Gigi Hadid, adding their names to an addressed to Joe Biden last year. Dua Lipa is another celebrity who has been vocal about the conflict, recently , advocating for an end to Israel’s ong.
