Several Hollywood stars have expressed their support for Israel in the wake of the recent Hamas attack, which has tragically resulted in a death toll exceeding 1000 people and the taking of many hostages.
Notable celebrities, including Arnold Schwarzenegger, Natalie Portman, Mark Ruffalo, and Viola Davis, have used social media as a platform to share their reactions and stand in solidarity with Israel.
Arnold took to his X account and wrote, “I stand with my Israeli friends in the face of these unprovoked, barbaric terrorist attacks. My heart breaks when I turn on the news and see this pain and suffering.”
I stand with my Israeli friends in the face of these unprovoked, barbaric terrorist attacks. My heart breaks when I turn on the news and see this pain and suffering.
— Arnold (@Schwarzenegger) October 9, 2023
Marvel star Mark Ruffalo also took to his X account to condemn the violence and wrote, “Concerning the tragic events unfolding in Israel and Gaza, I am grief-stricken for the unspeakable suffering and loss of life and loved ones. This horrific violence must end. I have no answers obviously, but I feel it is absolutely necessary to focus on our shared human existence and reality. The sanctity of our common humanity will hopefully serve to heal the unimaginable wounds of division.”
Concerning the tragic events unfolding in Israel and Gaza, I am grief-stricken for the unspeakable suffering and loss of life and loved ones. This horrific violence must end. I have no answers obviously, but I feel it is absolutely necessary to focus on our shared human existence…
— Mark Ruffalo (@MarkRuffalo) October 9, 2023
Natalie Portman took to her Instagram to address the attack, which said, “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.”
Singer Madonna also took to her Instagram and shared a video post depicting the ongoing attacks. In her caption, she expressed her concern about the situation, “My heart goes out to Israel. To Families and Homes that have been destroyed. To children who are lost. To Innocent Victims who have Been Killed. To All who are Suffering or who will suffer from this conflict. Im Praying For you.”
Actor Viola Davis shared a lengthy note on Instagram, and in the caption, conveyed her heartfelt thoughts., “I pray for the safe return of all hostages and peace.”
Singer Katy Perry shared a UNICEF post on her Instagram, drawing attention to the well-being of children in Israel and the State of Palestine.
Meanwhile, actor Sarah Silvermann wrote on her X, “My sister and nieces and nephews are there. They’ve been protesting BIBI for months. Fight for a two state solution. Israelis are Jews and Arabs and all colors. There is so much complexity to this. But make NO MISTAKE Hamas is a terror organization who’s mission statement is kill all Jews. This f*****g world breaks my heart.”
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