Photo: Angela Weiss / AFPSource: AFPCelebrities who have remained silent on the crisis in Gaza are feeling the wrath of angry fans wielding the "digital guillotine" to block them on social media and streaming platforms. For months, pro-Palestinian activists have flooded the comments sections of social media sites, urging stars to join calls for a ceasefire in Gaza's deadliest war. Her message was taken up as a rallying cry for the pro-Palestinian movement, and early signs suggest the boycott may be having an impact. It's uncertain whether the movement is directly responsible for the social media hits seen by some celebrities, or if other trends are at play. But with the advent of social media, it's become easier for people to develop "parasocial" relationships with stars -- essentially one-way connections that feel reciprocal.
