Sam Fender, The Libertines, Fontaines D.C. and more have recently signed an open letter calling for a ceasefire in the ongoing war in Israel and Gaza. The Peace and Justice Project, founded by former Labour leader Jeremy Corbyn on November 10, launched the #MusicForACeasefire letter from artists, musicians, and performers in an effort to end the siege of Gaza.
At the time of writing, roughly 11,423 Palestinians have been killed, and at least 1,200 people in Israel since October 7 (per Al Jazeera). Declan McKenna, Holly Humberstone, Rag’N’Bone Man and Dodie are among the other artists who have signed the open letter. It calls for an immediate ceasefire in Gaza and an end to the bombardment of Palestine that has already taken the lives of over 10,000 innocent civilians, aid workers, and journalists. The letter also stressed the need for an unhindered humanitarian aid in Gaza, where the World Health Organisation has said the level of death and suffering by the 2.2 million civilians caught up in this conflict is ‘hard to fathom.’
The #MusicForACeasefire open letter has been backed by a diverse coalition of artists, musicians, and performers, and previously signed by English Teacher, The Blessed Madonna, and King Gizzard and the Lizard Wizard. Many artists have spoken out about the conflict in recent weeks, including Macklemore and Dua Lipa, while Gal Gadot, Chris Pine, Mark Hamill, and Jamie Lee Curtis were among the 700 Hollywood figures who signed an open letter voicing their support for Israel. Tom Morello and Madonna have also addressed the situation, and Benefits shared a powerful statement regarding the ongoing conflict and Armistice Day.
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