The shocking attack by Hamas as Israelis were wrapping up the seven-day-long Jewish festival of Sukkot on Saturday has evoked an outpouring of condemnation by Hollywood stars on social media.
Portman, born Natalaie Hershlag in Jerusalem wrote: " My Heart is shattered for the people of Israel. Children, women, and the elderly have been murdered and abducted from their own homes.I am in horror at the barbaric acts and my heart is pounding with love and prayer for the families of all affected."
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Star Wars actor Mark Hamill simply said: “ America stands with Israel," sharing an image of an American flag next to an Israeli flag.
America stands with Israel ?#ALWAYS pic.twitter.com/kM3e9S125s
— Mark Hamill (@MarkHamill) October 8, 2023
Madonna posted a disturbing video on Instagram writing: "Watching all of these families and especially children being herded, assaulted and murdered in the streets is Heartbreaking. Imagine if this was happening to you?? It's unfathomable.Conflicts can never be resolved with violence. Unfortunately, Humanity does not understand this Universal truth. Has Never Understood it. We live in a World Ravaged by Hate."
Australian actress and author, Isla Fisher, shared a hard-hitting image of hostages Doron Asher and her daughters, who were reportedly abducted by Hamas in southern Israel. Videos of their kidnapping have been circulating all over social media.
Fisher captioned her post: "There is no excuse for the deliberate killing and kidnapping of innocent civilians anytime anywhere ever."
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South Africa has called on all sides to seize the opportunity for peace as opposed to violence, and for the international community to actively rise on the side of its own International resolutions and establish a credible peace process.
