Supermodel Bella Hadid, who has been a vocal supporter of Palestine, raked in some criticism for not speaking about the ongoing Palestine-Israel war. Now, Bella has penned a long note on Instagram, beginning it with an apology for staying silent for so long. She wrote, “Forgive me for my silence. I have yet to find the ideal words for this deeply intricate and horrific past 2 weeks, weeks that have turned the world's attention back towards a situation that has been taking innocent lives and affecting families for decades. I have much to say, but for today, I will keep it short,”
Bella mentioned how she, too, has been impacted by the crisis. “I've been sent hundreds of death threats daily, my phone number has been leaked, and my family has felt to be in danger. But I can not be silenced any longer. Fear is not an option. The people and children of Palestine, especially in Gaza, cannot afford our silence. We are not brave - they are,” she further wrote.
Bella blamed the government and not the people's religions for what has been unfolding. “We must all stand together in defending humanity and compassion - and demanding that our leaders do the same. All religions are peace - it is governments that are corrupt, and intertwining the two makes for the greatest sin of all. We are one, and God has created all equal. All bloodshed, tears, and bodies should be mourned with the same respect,” she concluded her post.
Bella's post got support from her fans. Her mother Yolanda Hadid wrote, “Brave, honest and from the heart, i love you.” A person commented, “There is the real Wonder Woman! We love you! ur family is beautiful inside and out. Thank you for always being proudly and unapologetically Palestine.”
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