Selena Gomez, Gigi Hadid, and other celebs pen open letter to president Joe Biden, urging ceasefire in Gaza crisis

etimes.in / Nov 5, 2023, 17:25 IST

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Selena Gomez, Gigi Hadid, Jennifer Lopez, and Zayn Malik have joined forces to write an open letter to President Joe Biden, urging him to intervene and call for a ceasefire in the ongoing crisis in Gaza. The letter emphasizes the human toll of the conflict, with over 5,000 lives lost in just a week and a half. The celebrities condemn the violence and assert the importance of protecting all lives, regardless of faith or ethnicity. Other prominent personalities, such as Ben Affleck and Dua Lipa, have also signed the letter. Selena Gomez's involvement comes after she announced a social media break to address the violence and promote peace.

Selena Gomez, Gigi Hadid, and other celebs pen open letter to president Joe Biden, urging ceasefire in Gaza crisis

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Several prominent celebrities and artists, including Selena Gomez, Gigi Hadid, Jennifer Lopez, and Zayn Malik, have come together to author an open letter addressed to United States President Joe Biden. The letter urges immediate intervention and calls for a ceasefire in the ongoing crisis in Gaza. It comes in the wake of the recent escalation of hostilities in the region.

In the open letter, the signatories ask President Biden and the US Congress to act swiftly to bring about de-escalation and a ceasefire in Gaza and Israel.The letter highlights the catastrophic human toll of the conflict, with over 5,000 lives lost in just a week and a half. The celebrities assert the sanctity of all lives, regardless of faith or ethnicity, and condemn the violence that has led to the deaths of both Palestinian and Israeli civilians.

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As per the website artists4ceasefire.org, the list of signatories includes prominent personalities such as Anoushka Shankar, Ben Affleck, Bradley Cooper, Channing Tatum, Drake, Dua Lipa, Joaquin Phoenix, Joe Alwyn, Kristen Stewart, Michael Moore, Sarah Jones, and others.
Meanwhile, Selena Gomez's involvement in the plea for a ceasefire followed her announcement of a social media break. She expressed her concerns about the violence and turmoil in the world, advocating for the protection of all individuals, especially children. Her dedication to stopping violence and promoting peace remains at the forefront of her efforts.

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