Celebrities Appeal for Gaza Ceasefire

Several prominent Hollywood figures, including Selena Gomez, Gigi Hadid, and Jennifer Lopez, have penned an open letter to President Joe Biden, urging an immediate ceasefire in Gaza amid the ongoing crisis. The initiative, supported by organizations Oxfam America and ActionAid USA, calls for swift action to end the loss of lives and suffering in Israel and Palestine.

The open letter emphasizes the humanitarian aspect of the conflict, expressing deep concern about the tragic loss of life and unfolding horrors in the region. It implores President Biden and the U.S. Congress to take decisive steps to de-escalate the situation, emphasizing that more than 5,000 lives have been lost in the past week and a half, a toll deemed catastrophic by any compassionate individual. The letter underscores the belief that every life is sacred, regardless of faith or ethnicity, and condemns the killing of both Palestinian and Israeli civilians.

Joining Selena Gomez in this appeal are a host of notable artists and advocates, such as Bella Hadid, Gigi Hadid, Anoushka Shankar, Ben Affleck, Bradley Cooper, Channing Tatum, Drake, Dua Lipa, Joaquin Phoenix, Joe Alwyn, Kristen Stewart, Michael Moore, and Sarah Jones, among others. The official website for this initiative is artists4ceasefire.org.

Selena Gomez’s involvement in this cause comes shortly after she announced a social media break due to the controversy surrounding her initial response to the Israel-Palestine conflict. In her break announcement, Selena expressed her distress over the violence and turmoil in the world, stating her unwillingness to support such events. She called for an end to violence and the protection of all people, particularly children. Her advocacy was further shaped by the realization that having a sister had made her more aware of the hardships faced by people around the world. The heartfelt open letter, signed by these influential figures, adds to the growing international calls for peace and humanitarian relief in the region.

Re-reported from the article originally published in The Hindustan Times