An Israeli air strike at a tent camp in the city of Rafah in Gaza, which resulted in the killing of 45 people on the night of 26 May has prompted an international outcry.
Days after the brutal attack, several celebrities from the Indian film industry including Radhika Apte, Alia Bhatt, Mahira Khan, Swara Bhasker, and Samantha Ruth Prabhu, among many others, took to social media to show their solidarity with Palestine.
Pakistani actor Mahira Khan extended her support for Palestine on social media. Sharing a few images from Rafah, Mahira wrote on Instagram, "Burnt people alive!!! While they slept in tents which were ‘safe zones’!!! Repeated bombings of refugees!! What the hell kind of a world are we living in!! Who are these people who can see burnt decapitated babies and not be shaken to the core. This power hungry world has failed you."
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Radhika Apte also took to Instagram to show her support for Palestine. The actor shared a post which stated how Israel's attack on Rafah violates the International Court of Justice (ICJ) ruling and goes against the international laws.
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Swara also shared a bunch of stories on her Instagram handle to raise awareness about the attack on Rafah. Have a look:
Malaika Arora also took to Instagram to join other celebrities in solidarity. She shared a post on her story which read, "There is no such thing as killing children legally."
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Samantha Ruth Prabhu also showed her support for Palestine through her Instagram stories. Have a look:
Alia also took to Instagram to share a story advocating for women and children's peace and safety in Rafah, with the caption “#AllEyesOnRafah.”
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