Amid the ongoing crisis in Gaza, a group of prominent artists, including Selena Gomez, Bella Hadid, Gigi Hadid, Jennifer Lopez, and Zayn Mallik, joined forces to write an open letter to US President Joe Biden. The letter, supported by organizations Oxfam America and ActionAid USA, urgently calls for a ceasefire in Gaza and Israel. The artists expressed their concern as human beings witnessing the devastating loss of lives in the conflict.
The open letter, posted on the official website artists4ceasefire.org, pleaded for immediate de-escalation, emphasizing the sacredness of all lives regardless of faith or ethnicity. The letter highlighted the catastrophic death toll, with more than 5,000 people killed in the past week and a half. The artists urged President Biden and the US Congress to take action before more lives are lost.
Selena Gomez, who had recently announced a social media break, took a stand in support of Gaza despite the controversy. She stated her refusal to support the ongoing violence and expressed her heartbreak over the situation. Selena emphasized the need to protect all people, especially children, and called for an end to violence.
Other notable artists involved in the initiative include Anoushka Shankar, Ben Affleck, Bradley Cooper, Channing Tatum, Drake, Dua Lipa, Joaquin Phoenix, Joe Alwyn, Kristen Stewart, Michael Moore, and Sarah Jones.
Their collective effort highlights the urgency of the situation and advocates for peace in the region, urging global leaders to step in and work towards a resolution.
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