Joaquin Phoenix, Cate Blanchett and the Hollywood elite call for a ceasefire in Gaza

An appeal signed by 55 industry artists was sent to Joe Biden.

Hollywood is getting involved in the Israeli-Palestinian conflict. A group of 55 artists and members of the entertainment industry have signed an open letter to President Joe Biden, calling for a ceasefire in Gaza and Israel (via Variety).

Among the signatories, we find several Oscar-winning stars, such as Joaquin Phoenix And Cate Blanchettbut also Jon Stewart, Kristen Stewart, Susan Sarandon, Mahershala Ali, Amy Youssef and Quinta Brunson.

“We urge your administration, along with all world leaders, to honor all lives in the Holy Land and to call and facilitate a ceasefire without delay – an end to the bombing of Gaza and the safe release of the hostages “, the letter states.

The statement, distributed by the organization Artists 4 Ceasefire, also includes a comment from UNICEF spokesperson James Elder, highlighting the devastation inflicted on the people of Gaza by ongoing Israeli airstrikes and blockades. water and electricity: “Children and families in Gaza are virtually out of food, water, electricity, medicine and safe access to hospitals, after days of airstrikes and cuts to all supply routes. Gaza’s only power plant ran out of fuel on Wednesday afternoon, cutting off electricity, water and sewage treatment. Most residents can no longer get drinking water from water providers. services or domestic water via pipes…. The humanitarian situation has reached a life-threatening low, yet all reports point to further attacks. Compassion – and international law – must prevail.”

On the other side of the Atlantic, another letter demanding a ceasefire in Gaza and the opening of humanitarian aid to the region, was signed by the association Artists for Palestine UK, including numerous British stars like Tilda Swinton, Charles Dance, Steve Coogan, Miriam Margolyes, Michael Winterbottom, Mike Leigh and Asif Kapadia. The letter accuses the British government of “not only tolerating war crimes, but also aiding and abetting them.”