Palestinian-American model Gigi Hadid has expressed her heartfelt concerns about the ongoing violence in Palestine, labeling it an “unjustifiable tragedy.” She made it clear that she stands in support of the Palestinian cause, but firmly opposes violence as a means of achieving their objectives. In a comprehensive statement shared on her Instagram account, she emphasized her commitment to peace by stating, “While I have hopes and dreams for Palestinians, none of them include the harm of a Jewish person.”
Gigi Hadid, whose Palestinian heritage is deeply rooted in her family, extended her thoughts to all those affected by the tragic events in the region, particularly emphasizing her concern for the well-being of children. She strongly condemned the terrorizing of innocent people, emphasizing that it does not align with the goals of the ‘Free Palestine’ movement. She highlighted the misconception that such actions can advance the cause, stressing that they, in fact, perpetuate a distressing cycle of retaliation, with innocent civilians—both Palestinian and Israeli—bearing the brunt of the consequences. Furthermore, she underscored that supporting Palestine does not equate to being anti-Semitic.
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Gigi Hadid also offered her condolences to all individuals who are suffering during this turbulent period. She acknowledged the complexity of emotions surrounding the issue but maintained the belief that every human deserves fundamental rights, fair treatment, and security, regardless of their nationality, religion, ethnicity, or place of birth.
The recent surge in violence in Palestine began when Hamas launched a significant assault on Israel, unleashing a barrage of rockets from Gaza and sending fighters across the border. Israel responded by launching its own strikes against Hamas targets in Gaza, while reports emerged of confrontations between Palestinian fighters and Israeli security forces in southern Israel.
Gigi Hadid and her model sister Bella have been vocal supporters of the pro-Palestine movement. However, Bella received criticism, with some believing that her shift to ‘neutrality’ on social media in May 2021, following her participation in several protests, was a result of external pressure.
