A major benefit concert titled Together for Palestine was held on Wednesday night at Wembley Arena, bringing together an impressive lineup of 69 artists, speakers, and activists in a unified call to end the ongoing genocide in Gaza. The event served as both a cultural showcase and a powerful political statement against the Israeli military assault on the Palestinian people.

 

Among the most prominent appearances was Benedict Cumberbatch, star of Marvel’s Doctor Strange, who emotionally recited a poem by the late Palestinian poet Mahmoud Darwish. “This land, the lady of lands, the motherland of beginnings, the motherland of all ends. She was known as Palestine. She forever more will be known as Palestine. My land, my lady, you are a reason to live,” Cumberbatch read to a captivated audience, drawing widespread praise for his performance.

 

“This land, the lady of lands, the motherland of beginnings, the motherland of all ends. She was known as Palestine. She forever more will be known as Palestine. My land, my lady, you are a reason to live.”

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The event featured a wide range of notable figures from music, film, television, sport, and activism. Musical performances came from high-profile acts such as Damon Albarn, Bastille, PinkPantheress, and Hot Chip, giving the event a festival-like atmosphere. Hollywood stars Florence Pugh, Guy Pearce, and comedian Ramy Youssef also took part, lending their voices and presence to the cause.

 

 

The stage was also graced by influential personalities including former football legend Eric Cantona, Love Island host Laura Whitmore, and Amelia Dimoldenberg of Chicken Shop Date fame. The night was a mix of emotional tributes, passionate speeches, and artistic performances, all focused on raising awareness and support for the people of Gaza.

 

Keeping in step with modern fundraising methods, the event did not rely on traditional donation buckets. Instead, Together for Palestine raised approximately £500,000 through ticket sales alone, with all tickets selling out within two hours. In addition, organizers solicited online donations and offered a wide range of merchandise designed by prominent fashion figures such as Ayham Hassan, Bella Freud, Katherine Hamnett, and Priya Ahluwalia. Items on sale ranged from T-shirts to keffiyehs, symbolizing solidarity with the Palestinian cause.

 

The concert took place as the Israeli genocide on Gaza nears its second year. According to international human rights organizations and media reports, Israel has dropped the equivalent of more than six atomic bombs on the densely populated Gaza Strip since the start of the campaign.

 

Together for Palestine marked not just a cultural moment but a global rallying cry from artists and public figures demanding an end to the violence and justice for the Palestinian people.