As the tide shifts with protests being held in America by activists and journalists demanding an end to the genocide of Gaza, more Hollywood stars have added their names to an open letter calling for a ceasefire.
The letter urges Congress and President Joe Biden to call for an immediate de-escalation and ceasefire in Gaza as the Palestinian death toll is set to hit 11,000. Right now, Israeli military has encircled Gaza hospitals, offering no safe exit for doctors and patients stuck inside without water or food.
The ceasefire letter now features more prominent names including Grammy award nominated singer Janelle Monae, Hollywood legend Richard Gere as well as Indian actress Priyanka Chopra.
Previously, speaking with the UNRWA, Richard Gere declared that the people of Palestine hold a special place in his heart.
“I have a special place in my heart for Palestinians, and what you’re going through right now is unimaginable.” – Richard Gere speaks about the hope + resilience of Palestinians and the importance of @UNRWA in supporting their well being at the #Gaza5K pic.twitter.com/nFpdq7ul2P
— UNRWA USA (@unrwausa) June 12, 2021
Prominent actors like Susan Sarandon and rapper Macklemore gave speeches at the March For Palestine protest held in Washington, where both demanded an end for US complicity in Israel’s war crimes.
You don’t have to be Palestinian to care about what’s happening in Gaza. I stand with Palestine. No one is free until everyone is free. https://t.co/23JHFbuf5K
— Susan Sarandon (@SusanSarandon) November 4, 2023
