Celebrities Urge Immediate Ceasefire in Gaza
Irish actor Cillian Murphy and American singer-songwriter Billie Eilish have joined a growing list of international celebrities publicly calling for an immediate ceasefire in Gaza amid escalating violence. The pair, alongside actors Andrew Garfield and Riz Ahmed, and musicians Dua Lipa and Michael Stipe, are among over 400 prominent figures who have signed an open letter addressed to U.S. President Joe Biden, urging his administration to support a permanent ceasefire and greater humanitarian aid for Palestinian civilians.
Organized by the group Artists4Ceasefire, the letter criticizes the ongoing conflict and the loss of civilian life in Gaza. It cites alarming figures from humanitarian organizations regarding casualties and displacement, and appeals for immediate diplomatic intervention to prevent further suffering.
The signatories emphasize the urgent need for the protection of all innocent lives and call on world leaders to uphold international law and human rights. They also stress the role of artists and public figures in amplifying the global demand for peace and the importance of international solidarity in addressing humanitarian crises.
This initiative adds to growing pressure on political leaders worldwide, as voices from cultural and entertainment sectors join international organizations and civil society in advocating for an end to hostilities and increased humanitarian support for those affected by the ongoing conflict in Gaza.
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