Celeb Solidarity: Mahershala Ali Backs Palestinians, Calls for Israeli Ceasefire

Mahershala Ali, along with other top artists including Adam Lambert, Dua Lipa, and Gigi Hadid, has signed an open letter calling for a ceasefire in the war between Israel and Palestine. The letter, known as Artists4Ceasefire, was sent to President Joe Biden and Congress, urging them to push for an end to the hostilities in the region.

In the open letter, Mahershala Ali emphasizes the dire humanitarian situation in Gaza, where children and families have been left without access to basic necessities such as food, water, electricity, and medicine due to the airstrikes and cuts to supply routes. The letter also mentions the shutdown of Gaza’s sole power plant, leading to a halt in electricity, water, and wastewater treatment services.

Mahershala Ali and the other artists call on President Biden and Congress to take immediate action to de-escalate the situation and achieve a ceasefire between Israel and Palestine. The letter highlights the urgent need to prevent further loss of life in the region.

By signing this letter, Mahershala Ali demonstrates his concern for the Palestinian people and indirectly appeals for Israel to halt its relentless attacks on Gaza, which have taken the lives of thousands of women, children, and elderly individuals.

The Artists4Ceasefire open letter serves as a collective effort by the entertainment industry to use their influence and platforms to advocate for peace and humanitarian relief in the ongoing conflict between Israel and Palestine.

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In addition to the devastating statistics mentioned earlier, it is important to note that according to the government media office in Gaza, as of November 22, 26 out of the 33 hospitals in Gaza were non-functional, 278,000 homes were destroyed, and 311 schools were severely damaged. These numbers highlight the immense destruction and suffering that the people of Gaza have endured. The recent support for a ceasefire in Gaza by Mahershala Ali further demonstrates his compassion for the Palestinians who are currently facing relentless airstrikes and ground attacks by Israel in Gaza, Palestine.