A letter signed by more than 2,000 actors, artists and musicians, including Tilda Swinton, Steve Coogan and “Outlander” star Sam Heughan, has been called “nonsense” for condemning Israel without any mention of the massacre carried out by the Hamas terrorists who started the war. .
The open letter from Artists for Palestine UK stated that the Israeli airstrikes and the government’s decision to cut off food, water and fuel to the region amounted to “war crimes.”
“Our governments not only condone war crimes, they aid and abet them,” said the letter, also signed by “Game of Thrones” star Charles Dance and actress Miriam Margolyes, who was Professor Sprout in ” Harry Potter”.
“There will come a time when you will be held accountable for your complicity,” the letter continues.
“But for now, while we condemn every act of violence against civilians and every breach of international law, whoever commits it, our obligation is to do everything possible to put an end to the unprecedented cruelty being inflicted on Gaza.
A letter signed by more than 2,000 actors, artists and musicians, including Tilda Swinton (above), has been criticized for condemning Israel without mentioning the massacre carried out by Hamas. Photo by Gary Roberts/Shutterstock
“We support the global movement against the destruction of Gaza and the mass displacement of the Palestinian people,” he continues.
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“We demand that our governments end their military and political support for Israel’s actions.
“We call for an immediate ceasefire and the opening of the Gaza crossings to allow humanitarian aid to enter unhindered.”
Steve Coogan also signed the letter. Mike Marsland/WireImage
The letter does not mention how Hamas terrorists murdered at least 1,400 people and took about 200 more hostage, nor Israel’s claims that children were burned and beheaded.
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The terrorists had reportedly been ordered to attack primary schools and youth centers in Israel to “kill as many people as possible” during their bloody sneak attack on October 7.
Several UK officials have condemned the letter, with David Mencer, former director of Labor Friends of Israel, calling it “nonsense.”
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“I invite this group of misfits and oddballs to rescue their flagging careers and try their luck as artists in Gaza under the Hamas regime,” he told the Telegraph.
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“I promise to sign a letter when they are locked up and plead for their release.”
Minister Giles Watling, who is part of the culture, media and sport committee, acknowledged that this is “a very complicated politically and historically situation.”
But “in this case, it is very important to present both sides of the issue,” he told the British newspaper.
“But for now, while we condemn every act of violence against civilians and every breach of international law, whoever commits it, our obligation is to do everything possible to put an end to the unprecedented cruelty being inflicted on Gaza,” the statement said. letter, also signed by Charles Dance.PA Images via Getty Images
“We must absolutely condemn Hamas’ attacks on Israel, yes, but of course I have great sympathy for the Palestinian people and the suffering they have endured,” he said.
“But you can’t just present one side and not the other.”
The Post has contacted agents for Swinton, Heughan, Coogan, Dance and Margolyes for comment.
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