Celebrities show support for Palestine post Israeli attack on Rafah
On Sunday, an Israeli airstrike on the southern Gaza city of Rafah set fire to a tent camp housing displaced Palestinians, killing at least 45 people, according to reports by CNN.
People around the world are condemning the attack, while Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu on Monday described it as a "tragic mistake."
For all latest news, follow The Daily Star's Google News channel. Many Indian and Pakistani celebrities have expressed their support for Palestine, appalled by videos surfacing online showing children burning alive and the cries of civilians.
Samantha Ruth Prabhu
The actress has been applauding Instagram posts that condemn Israel's attack on Rafah. One of the posts she reshared called for a ceasefire in Gaza, stating, "This latest attack on Rafah comes after the ICJ (International Court of Justice) ruled on Friday for Israel to immediately halt its military offensive in Rafah. There are no words for this horror. There is nowhere safe to go. It must stop. Ceasefire now."
Mahira Khan
The actress, known for her influential voice both on and off-screen, shared poignant images and videos highlighting the atrocities faced by the people of Rafah. She reposted a heartbreaking video by Palestinian journalist Motaz Azaiza, which showed the corpses of children, with the caption, "How can this be the world we live in?" Undoubtedly, her millions of followers share the same sentiments regarding the horrors we are witnessing from behind screens.
Swara Bhasker
Actress Swara Bhasker has been a vocal supporter of Palestinian rights and has previously participated in protests supporting the Free Palestine movement. She has been sharing a series of posts on her Instagram Stories expressing her anger and frustration over the Rafah attack.
In one of her stories, she wrote, "We live in a world that expects us to have a balanced response to babies being beheaded and burnt alive in tents! There are no words, only curses in my heart for the smug white men (and women and people) who did this, enabled this, abetted this, funded this, supported this, made a narrative to normalise this, celebrated this…"
Dia Mirza
The actress reshared a post from a pro-Palestine protest on Instagram Stories. Along with the photo showing a "Let Gaza Live" poster, Dia Mirza added black, white, red, and green heart emojis to display her support for the Palestinian flag.
Armeena Khan
A vocal advocate for social causes, used her platform to draw attention to the plight of Rafah's residents. Through her stories, she revealed that she would never stop spreading awareness about Palestine, given the privilege of living in a country where she can go to bed each night without fearing it might be her last.
Emphasising the importance of collective action, she shared a series of images, videos, and tweets showcasing the horrors in Rafah. One of the stories read, "Motaz's stories destroyed my soul tonight. They look like snapshots from hell. Watch, but be mindful; it's the sort of thing that scars you for life."
Radhika Apte
Radhika Apte reshared a series of videos and posts about the Rafah attack. One of them said, "We are running out of words. The videos out of Rafah are beyond horrific. Traumatising. More traumatising than we have collectively witnessed thus far."
Fatima Sana Shaikh
Fatima took to Instagram stories, writing, "Came across a really disturbing video of beheaded children in Rafah. One cannot just ignore this anymore. When will this end!"
Amy Jackson
The British actress and model, who works in South Indian and Hindi films, took to Instagram on Monday to share a post with the caption, "Living our privileged lives while innocent people endure genocide is a stark contrast. As a mother, the pain and suffering of the 600,000 terrified, mostly orphaned children in Rafah is unimaginable. Our society has lost its moral compass. Film festivals and media outlets silencing outcry against genocide highlight the injustice in our world today. We demand a CEASEFIRE. Do not stay silent. Do not let our governments distract from the torture the Palestinian people face. There is NO JUSTIFICATION for the murder of innocent men, women, and children."
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