The Al-Aqsa Flood operation, launched by the Palestinian Resistance on October 7, has elicited both support and condemnation from across the world.
Celebrities and media personalities took to social media to pick sides.
Gal Gadot, Israeli actress and former Israeli soldier:
Gadot shared several posts on Instagram expressing support for Israel, including “I stand with Israel you should too. The world cannot sit on the fence when these horrific acts of terror are happening!”
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Zara Larrson, Swedish singer
Larsson criticized Western media double standards and posted on her Instagram story: “Oh so it’s stand with Ukraine when Russia invades but not Palesti-.”
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Natalie Portman, Israeli-American actress
Portman, who has previously shown public support for Palestine, posted on Instagram:
“My heart is shattered for the people of Israel. Children, women and the elderly have been murdered and abducted from their own homes. I am in horror at these barbaric acts and my heart is pounding with love and prayer for the families of all affected.”
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Jordan Peterson, Canadian psychologist and conservative influencer
Peterson urged Benjamin Netanyahu to unleash “hell” on Palestinians in Gaza. Peterson tweeted his support of an impending Israeli massacre in Gaza: “Give ’em hell [Netanyahu]… Enough is enough.
Give 'em hell@netanyahu
Enough is enough
— Dr Jordan B Peterson (@jordanbpeterson) October 7, 2023
Andrew Tate, Media Personality and former professional kickboxer
Tate shared his frustration with double standards on X:
“These stupid liberals shouldn’t say black lives matter because all lives matter except Palestinian lives.”
These stupid liberals shouldn't say say black lives matter because all lives matter except Palestinian lives.
— Andrew Tate (@Cobratate) October 11, 2023
JK Rowling, British author
Rowling reposted a news report about child victims and posted on X:
“Now let the snivelling apologists for rape, murder and torture explain how this, too, was justified.”
Now let the snivelling apologists for rape, murder and torture explain how this, too, was justified. https://t.co/8h7DLHKofD
— J.K. Rowling (@jk_rowling) October 10, 2023
However, the I24 News report, which created a massive shock that is being used to dehumanize Palestinians and their resistance, was never officially confirmed.
Rightwing Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu championed and promoted the allegations.
Further investigations, however, show that the allegations are not supported by any evidence.
The Daily Beast reported, citing the Post, “The White House was forced to walk back comments made by President Joe Biden Wednesday at a roundtable with Jewish community leaders, in which he claimed to have seen ‘confirmed pictures of terrorists beheading children’ in Israel.
Amir Khan, British former professional boxer
Khan posted his support for Palestinians on X:
“The world must strive for a resolution that ensures justice and a brighter future for Palestinians where the cycle of loss and suffering can finally come to an end…Ending the cycle of violence and finding a just and equitable solution that respects the rights and aspirations of Palestinians is essential for a better future for all in the region.”
The Israeli-Palestinian conflict is a deeply complex and sensitive issue that has caused immense suffering for both sides. Many Palestinians aspire for freedom and self-determination, which is a legitimate aspiration shared by people around the world.
It's important to note that…
— Amir Khan (@amirkingkhan) October 10, 2023
Mohamed Elneny, Professional footballer
Elneny, known for his role as a midfielder in Arsenal and the Egypt national team, showed his support for Palestinians by changing his profile picture on Instagram to an image of the Palestinian flag and the Dome of the Rock.
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(The Palestine Chronicle)
Great article. It is interesting to see how one sided some of these celebrities are. We should be focusing on keeping both sides safe and free of war. Everyone is a victim here.
I’m surprised to read that JK Rowling fell for the fake news.