In a passionate and strongly-worded social media post, renowned American actress Angelina Jolie has taken a stance on the ongoing crisis in Gaza, expressing her deep concern and criticism of Israel’s military actions and accusing the international community of complicity in the suffering of Palestinian civilians.
In her Instagram message, Jolie did not hold back, stating, “This is the deliberate bombing of a trapped population who have nowhere to flee. Gaza has been an open-air prison for nearly two decades and is fast becoming a mass grave. 40% of those killed are innocent children.”
Jolie went on to highlight the heartbreaking toll the conflict has taken on families, saying, “Whole families are being murdered. While the world watches and with the active support of many governments, millions of Palestinian civilians – children, women, families – are being collectively punished and dehumanized, all while being deprived of food, medicine, and humanitarian aid against international law.”
The actress also took a stance on the international community’s role in the ongoing crisis, stating, “By refusing to demand a humanitarian ceasefire and blocking the UN Security Council from imposing one on both parties, world leaders are complicit in these crimes.”
Jolie’s statement has sparked a wide range of reactions, with supporters applauding her for using her platform to raise awareness about the situation in Gaza and critics questioning her understanding of the complexities involved in the ongoing conflict.
The Israeli government has not yet responded to Jolie’s comments, and the international community continues to grapple with finding a solution to the ongoing crisis in the region
