Hundreds of Hollywood celebrities, including famed Israeli actress Gal Gadot, signed an open letter Thursday to condemn the “barbaric acts” and “evil” perpetrated by members of the Palestinian militant group Hamas. The letter, published by the nonprofit organization Creative Community for Peace, denounces recent Hamas attacks in which Israeli civilians, including babies and the elderly, were killed and kidnapped.
The letter, signed by around 700 people from the entertainment industry, describes these acts as terrorism and evil without any justification. He urges members of the entertainment industry to support Israel and do everything possible to pressure Hamas to release the innocent hostages.
This public call is the first large-scale reaction from the entertainment industry to recent events, although many individuals have already expressed their outrage through social media. The letter represents a unified call to denounce the atrocious crimes committed by Hamas and to defend peace and security in the region.
Among the signatories are well-known figures such as Jamie Lee Curtis, Chris Pine, Mayim Bialik, Liev Schreiber, Michael Douglas, and Jerry Seinfeld. Their union in this cause underscores the need for a common front against violence and terrorism, regardless of political differences or origin.