Several Indian celebrities have expressed their outrage and support for Palestine following the recent Israeli strike on the Rafah camp, which houses displaced Palestinians. This attack, described as a “tragic accident” by Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, resulted in the deaths of 45 individuals and left hundreds with shrapnel and burn wounds, according to Gaza medics and Palestinian officials.
Bollywood’s Response to the Rafah Attack
Samantha Ruth Prabhu, a prominent South Indian actress, took to Instagram to share her dismay. Through a series of posts on her Instagram stories, she called out the Israeli attack and highlighted the plight of the victims in Rafah.
Swara Bhasker, known for her vocal support of Palestinian rights, also expressed her anger on Instagram. She posted a series of stories condemning the attack, saying, “We live in a world that expects us to have a balanced response to babies being beheaded and burnt alive in tents! There are no words, only curses in my heart for the smug people who did this, enabled this, abetted this, funded this, supported this, made a narrative to normalize this, celebrated this.”
Fatima Sana Shaikh shared her horror at the attack, posting on her Instagram stories, “Came across a really disturbing video of beheaded children in Rafah. One cannot just ignore this anymore. When will this end!”
Varun Dhawan also showed his support by sharing a post on his Instagram story, condemning the violence and standing in solidarity with the victims.
Aly Goni, a popular TV actor, posted “All eyes on Rafah” on his Instagram Stories and reshared a post about Israel bombing Rafah 60 times in 48 hours following orders from the International Court of Justice (ICJ).
Gauahar Khan shared a poignant message, “Tonight, mothers in Gaza will again hold their children and hope they sleep. And they, and we, will pray that they wake,” reflecting the deep sorrow and anxiety felt by those affected by the conflict.
Global Reaction
The Israeli strike on Rafah has drawn widespread condemnation from leaders and citizens around the world. Despite the tragic outcome, Prime Minister Netanyahu has vowed to continue the military campaign against Hamas, emphasizing the need to address the aftermath of the October 7 attack and secure the release of hostages.
The outpouring of support from Indian celebrities underscores the global outrage and the urgent call for peace and resolution in the ongoing conflict between Israel and Palestine.
