Riz Ahmed Calls for ‘End to the Indiscriminate Bombing of Gaza’s Civilians’ Amid Israel-Hamas Conflict: ‘These Are Morally Indefensible War Crimes’
variety.comEllise Shafer Riz Ahmed has posted an impassioned plea on social media calling for “an end to the indiscriminate bombing of Gaza’s civilians” amid the ongoing conflict between Israel and Hamas. “We are told there are two sides to what is happening in Israel and Palestine.
But in my heart, I know there is only one — the side of our humanity,” the Oscar-nominated actor wrote. “What happened in Israel last week was horrific and wrong.
The pain and fear so many are feeling is deep and real. What’s happening in Gaza now, and has been happening in Palestine under the Occupation for decades, is horrific and wrong.
The depth and reality of this suffering cannot be ignored.” Ahmed continued, “If we look only in one direction, we will go even deeper into darkness.
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