As the Israel-Palestine conflict continues to escalate, Pakistani celebrities are not remaining silent. Many have taken to their social media accounts to express their solidarity with Palestine, condemning the violence and calling for peace.
As the Israel-Palestine conflict rages on, the voices of these Pakistani celebrities join a global call for peace, compassion, and an end to the violence that has affected countless innocent lives.
Acclaimed Pakistani actress Sajjal Ali shared a series of posts on her official Instagram handle expressing her support for Palestine.
Yumna Zaidi, renowned Pakistani actress, also shared her photo on her Instagram, holding a sign that read, "Free Palestine".
She also posted a text-based Story, proclaiming, "I stand with Palestine," and added "Gaza" with an emoticon signifying a drop of blood – emphasizing the human suffering in the region.
Momina Mustehsan, a well-known musician, added her voice to the conversation.
She penned a heartfelt Instagram Story, appealing to the humanity of Egypt and Jordan, urging them to allow safe passage for children caught in the crossfire.
I grieve with my Jewish friends for the innocent lives lost
— Momina Mustehsan (@MominaMustehsan) October 18, 2023
I grieve with Muslims & Christians of Palestine for countless lives taken daily, for decades
How many lives are enough? How much land is enough?
Collective punishment of besieged & oppressed community is against humanity https://t.co/4fFmduymh7
Singer Asim Azhar joined the chorus of voices for Palestine by using his Instagram Story to express his dismay, stating, "If you bomb a hospital. And still claim to be the victim. Speechless."
He accompanied his post with the "Free Palestine" hashtag.
Actor Adnan Malik shared a video report from a news portal, highlighting the tragic bombing of a hospital in Gaza.
He commented, "Attacking hospitals now...,".
Iqra Aziz, another prominent figure in the Pakistani entertainment industry, reshared a heartfelt Story, originally posted by another individual.
The original Story reflected on the harrowing loss of young lives in the conflict, stating, "A growing total of babies, toddlers, and children have been killed so far." The emotional post continued to emphasize the unimaginable pain parents must be going through, seeing their children perish in the violence.
Iqra also shared a poignant message that read, "You don't have to be a Muslim to stand with Palestine. You have to be a human," underlining the universal call for compassion and humanity.