The Indian celebrities, along with many others across the world, have united in solidarity with Palestine. Using their social media presence to amplify voices for those impacted by the violence, the celebrities are sharing ‘All eyes on Rafah’ posts on Instagram to express their support for the Palestinian cause.
Pertinently, Israel launched a devastating attack on Rafah, a densely populated city in the war-torn Gaza Strip, on Sunday night, May 26, leading to the burning of tents of displaced Palestinians, resulting in at least 45 deaths, mostly women, children, and the elderly. The camp was designated as a “safe zone” for displaced Palestinians fleeing the ongoing conflict.
Indian celebrates joined the chorus, speaking out against the atrocities in Rafah. Through their Instagram stories, they emphasised the need for global attention to the humanitarian crisis unfolding in Palestine.
The actors, including Swara Bhasker, Gauahar Khan, Varun Dhawan, Fatima Sana Shaikh, Honey Singh, Samantha Ruth Prabhu, Nora Fatehi, Dia Mirza and Sonam Kapoor among others, have come up in support of Palestine, expressing shock and solidarity after disturbed videos and photos of children in Rafah emerged on social media.
The heartbreaking footage that surfaced on social media depicts several mutilated bodies, mostly children, burnt by an explosion inside their tents.