2023-10-27 10:53:53
Middle East conflict
Publicly hostile – Bella Hadid breaks her silence
Two weeks following her sister Gigi Hadid was pilloried by Israel’s official Instagram account, Bella has spoken out with an emotional statement.
Updated27. October 2023, 12:53
She has received death threats, but she can no longer remain silent, writes Bella Hadid in her statement on the Middle East conflict.
The daughter of a Palestinian speaks of generational trauma and speaks out for people on both sides.
It is the first time the supermodel has spoken out since the attacks began on October 7th.
Bella Hadid (27) spoke publicly for the first time Middle East conflict. The daughter of a Palestinian called on Instagram to put pressure on heads of state so that they “stand up together for humanity and compassion”. «I still have to the right words for these deeply complicated and horrific last two weeks. Weeks that have once once more drawn the world’s attention to a situation that has claimed innocent lives and affected families for decades,” Bella continues in her statement. She has a lot more to say, but would deliberately keep it brief.
The 27-year-old received hundreds of death threats every day, her phone number was passed on and her family felt in danger. «But I can no longer remain silent. Fear is not an option. The people and children in Palestine, especially in Gaza, cannot afford our silence. We’re not brave – they are.”
Bella Hadid speaks out for people on both sides
Bella writes that she grieves with all the mothers who have lost their children and all the children who cry alone, with all the lost fathers, brothers, sisters, uncles, aunts and friends who are no longer with us. “Regardless of the country’s history, I condemn terrorist attacks on civilians, wherever they are. Hurting women and children and spreading terror is not, nor should it be, good for the movement for a free Palestine.”
“I condemn terrorist attacks on civilians”
Bella Hadid
The supermodel also addressed the plight of Israeli families dealing with the pain and followingmath of the October 7 Hamas attack, writing that she “mourns” for them. «I believe deep in my heart that no child, no person, no matter where, should be separated from their family. This applies equally to the people of Israel and Palestine.” The 27-year-old concludes her emotional post with “I stand up for humanity, knowing that peace and security belong to all of us.”
Gigi Hadid was publicly pilloried
Her Sister Gigi Hadid (28), on the other hand, reported on her Instastory regarding two weeks ago: “There is nothing Jewish regarding the Israeli government’s treatment of Palestinians.” Israel’s official account responded promptly: “Did you sleep last week? Or is it okay for you to turn a blind eye when Jewish babies are slaughtered in their homes? Your silence has made it very clear where you stand. We see you.” Bella was also pilloried several times because of her silence.
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