Gigi Hadid, a well-known supermodel, has recently broken her silence on the conflict between Israel and Hamas. Gigi, who is of Palestinian descent through her father Mohamed Hadid, took to Instagram to express her empathy for those affected by the conflict. She condemned the “terrorizing of innocent people” under the Free Palestine movement and extended her love and support to both her Palestinian and Jewish friends.
The conflict had escalated with retaliatory strikes by Israel following attacks by Hamas, resulting in significant casualties on both sides. Gigi emphasized the tragic loss of innocent lives, particularly children, and her daily responsibility to acknowledge the Palestinian struggle and life under occupation.
She also stressed her commitment to advocating for Palestinians while maintaining that it does not involve harm to Jewish individuals. Gigi rejected the idea that terrorizing innocent people benefits the Free Palestine movement, as it perpetuates a cycle of retaliation, causing suffering to civilians on both sides and reinforcing misconceptions that supporting Palestine equates to antisemitism.
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Gigi Hadid acknowledged the complexity of the situation and conveyed her wishes for the safety of innocent lives, emphasizing the importance of basic rights, treatment, and security for all individuals, regardless of their nationality, religion, ethnicity, or place of birth.
Gigi and her sister Bella Hadid had previously shared anti-Israeli posts, which had sparked controversy. They had been involved in social media posts that criticized Israel’s actions and referred to it as a land settled by colonizers. Their posts came amidst Israel’s military offensive in the Gaza Strip, in response to attacks on Israel from Palestinian areas.
Their father, Mohamed Hadid, has Palestinian roots and holds Jordanian and American citizenship. Gigi has been vocal about her stance on the Israeli-Palestinian conflict, emphasizing her commitment to coexistence and support for humanitarian causes.
This recent statement by Gigi follows a history of her speaking out on similar issues and pledging to support those affected by conflicts in various regions, including Ukraine and Palestine. Her messages call for empathy and support for victims, regardless of personal feelings towards their respective governments.
