These are the celebrities raising their voice for Palestinians

While it does feel like many celebrities in Hollywood are either pushing false information or ignoring the bombing of Gaza, there are singers and actors who are raising their voice in favour of Palestinian civilians, demanding that a ceasefire be declared.

Roger Waters

The former Pink Floyd singer released a video statement where he spoke about his Palestinian friend Lomi Algeria, who lost 11 members of her family during the Israeli bombing. He called for a ceasefire between both parties. Waters has been a very vocal proponent of the Palestinian cause.

To Whom It May Concern: Please Stop. pic.twitter.com/39f0eMhFUk

— Roger Waters ✊ (@rogerwaters) October 13, 2023

Academy and Emmy award winning actor Riz Ahmed released a lengthy statement on his social media accounts where he called for the world’s attention to the crimes committed by Israel in Gaza.

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Veteran Hollywood actress Susan Sarandon has been a staunch supporter for the freedom of Palestine, sharing video clips on her Twitter account calling to attention the dilapidated hospitals of Gaza.

Gaza Under COMPLETE SIEGE As Hospitals Collapse | Breaking Points #Shorts https://t.co/w2ERvBGlxH via @YouTube

— Susan Sarandon (@SusanSarandon) October 14, 2023

Hollywood actor John Cusack shared an account of his visit to Palestine and the difficulty it took to get through the security and borders, describing the land as an “open air prison”.

When I visited Palestine – my first thought going through the concrete , barbed wire , guns and steel – the checkpoints stories-high into the sky – was its was harder to get into – and felt far more imposing and dangerous than when I crossed through Checkpoint Charlie and got… https://t.co/cbFlECicJ8

— John Cusack (@johncusack) October 16, 2023

He also addressed the argument that Palestinians should call for their freedom in a peaceful manner, sharing how they were shot by Israeli’s

Reminder – non violent protest has been tried – 3 years ago Palestinians of all kinds – teachers poets doctors you name it -organized a peaceful march to the boarder . No weapons – they were summarily executed .
How about a cease fire now .

— John Cusack (@johncusack) October 16, 2023

Avengers star Mark Ruffalo, shared a post by the UN calling to attention the limited facilities available for children and women in Gaza.