Bella Hadid
Bella Hadid has been vocal about her views on social media. The model has shared her family’s experiences of displacement during the Nakba in 1948, expressing her sorrow in an Instagram post. She celebrated the appearance of a Palestinian girl on the cover of Vogue, stating, “I won’t stop talking about the systematic oppression and pain Palestinians face regularly.” With love in her heart and a commitment to constant learning, she added, “I Love You❤️🇵🇸🙏🏽.” Hadid mourns the trauma seen in Gaza, empathizing with the mothers who lost children, and families who will never be whole again.
Emma Watson
Actress Emma Watson recently sparked viral attention with a pro-Palestinian post on Instagram. Her message, “Solidarity is a verb,” included an impactful infographic and ignited a storm of reactions. Some Israeli politicians went as far as accusing her of antisemitism. Emma’s original post highlighted that solidarity isn’t about having identical struggles or dreams but involves dedication and a shared understanding, even if our experiences differ.
Zayn Malik
Singer Zayn Malik has consistently shown his support for Palestine. He made headlines in 2014 by tweeting “#FreePalestine” during Israel’s attack on Gaza. More recently, in May 2024, Malik shared an infographic on Instagram about the situation in Sheikh Jarrah. In his caption, he expressed solidarity with the Palestinian people and their fight against colonization. “My heart aches for the families who have lost loved ones. We cannot remain silent while children are orphaned and killed without demanding human rights for all Palestinians. This must end. Free Palestine,” he stated.
The Weeknd
The Weekened, serving as a UN World Food Programme goodwill ambassador, has made significant contributions to support Palestinians. He donated $2.5 million to Gaza via his XO Humanitarian Fund, which translates to 4 million emergency meals. Additionally, he has leveraged social media to highlight the humanitarian crisis in Gaza and encourage donations.
Angelina Jolie
Angelina Jolie, known for her work supporting refugees through the UN, has also voiced her concerns. In an Instagram post, she stated, “What happened in Israel is an act of terror. But that cannot justify the innocent lives lost in bombing a civilian population in Gaza that has nowhere to go, no access to food or water, no possibility of evacuation, and not even the basic human right to cross a border to seek refuge.” The actress has consistently called for an immediate ceasefire.
Mark Ruffalo
Actor Mark Ruffalo, along with 40 other actors, endorsed a letter by Artists for Palestine UK in support of Emma Watson’s solidarity statement. Known for his advocacy, Ruffalo often tweets in favor of Palestinian rights and has called for sanctions on Israel, aligning with reports from organizations like Human Rights Watch that accuse Israel of apartheid.
Gigi Hadid
Gigi Hadid, similar to her sister Bella, has been vocal about Palestinian rights despite criticism. She shared a graphic stating that condemning the Israeli government is not antisemitic and supporting Palestinians is not supporting Hamas. This statement led to backlash, including death threats, from the State of Israel’s official Instagram page.
Other celebrities, such as Zendaya and Renée Rapp, have also shown their support. Zendaya shared a donation link to aid Palestinian children, while Rapp used her GLAAD Media Awards acceptance speech to advocate for a ceasefire in Gaza, highlighting the responsibility that comes with influence and privilege.
