Celebrities from across the globe have rallied in support of Palestinians amidst the brutal Israeli aggression in the West Bank and Gaza Strip, highlighting the need for global awareness and action in standing on the right side of history.

Arab World Celebrities:

In the Arab world, Lebanese pop singer Elissa was one of the first to express her solidarity with Palestinians. She liked numerous posts on social media, showcasing her support before sharing a tweet featuring Palestine’s flag and a powerful quote: “if you cannot lift the injustice, at least tell everyone about it.” Elissa, a best-selling Arab female artist, holds millions of social media followers, consistently using her platform to advocate for Palestine.

Several other prominent Arab singers also joined in, including Carole Samaha, Laila Ghofran, Nawal al-Zoghbi, Latifa, Ragheb Alame, Ruby, Nancy Ajram, Hani Shaker, Tamer Hosny, Walid Toufic, and Moeen Charif. Moeen Charif notably released a song dedicated to the late American-Palestinian journalist Shireen Abu Akleh in 2022 following her tragic killing while covering a military raid in the West Bank.

Middle East’s Top Actors:

Esteemed actors from the Middle East, such as Karim Abedal Aziz, Sulaff Fawakherji, Monther Rayahneh, Mohamed Henedi, Kinda Alloush, Horeya Farghaly, Sherihan, Ahmed Helmy, Takla Chamoun, and Fifi Abdo, used their social media presence to voice their support for the Palestinian cause.

International Celebrity Solidarity:

American singer-songwriter Kehlani, in a heartfelt Instagram story, expressed her full support for Palestine, emphasizing, “Free Palestine till it’s backward.” She also called out fellow celebrities for their silence on the ongoing crisis and criticized the prioritization of money and business interests over human rights.

Jewish American actor Wallace Shawn, along with other Jewish activists in Washington, DC, protested the cruelty against Palestinians in Gaza, condemning it as one of the most deliberate injustices perpetrated against any group.

Actress Susan Sarandon, a long-time advocate for the Palestinian people, reposted multiple posts condemning Israel’s aggression and urged her followers to contact their White House representatives, demanding a ceasefire and an end to apartheid.

Irish actor Liam Cunningham shared a video on Instagram depicting what appeared to be a pro-Palestine protest in Dublin, accompanied by the caption “#Gaza.”

American actor John Cusack, recalling his visit to Palestine, expressed his observations and the stark power imbalance in the occupied territories, describing it as an “open-air prison” under relentless threat. He stood in solidarity with Palestinians through his social media platforms.

Maria Guardiola, the daughter of Manchester City’s Pep Guardiola, added her voice to the chorus of support for Palestinians, underscoring the importance of international attention and solidarity during this critical time.

Gigi Hadid, 28, shared her thoughts on the recent attack, calling it an “unjustifiable tragedy.” In an Instagram post, she expressed her concern for the innocent lives affected by the conflict, particularly children. Gigi underscored that the terrorizing of innocent people is detrimental to the “Free Palestine” movement and has perpetuated a painful cycle of retaliation over the decades.

These global celebrities have united in their call for an end to the violence and injustice in Palestine, amplifying the urgent need for a resolution to the ongoing crisis.