Amidst ongoing protests in the United States, activists and journalists are rallying against the Palestine genocide, prompting additional Hollywood figures to join an open letter advocating for a ceasefire. Several prominent names have recently appended their signatures to the ceasefire letter, including Janelle Monae, a Grammy-nominated singer, Hollywood icon Richard Gere, comedian and host Hasan Minhaj, and the well-known supermodel siblings Gigi and Bella Hadid. Indian actor Priyanka Chopra Jonas is also a part of the list of artists rallying for a ceasefire. Apart from this, poet Rupi Kaur recently wrote a scathing explanation for why she refused to attend a Diwali event at the White House. Kaur continued, "Yesterday when President Biden was asked, 'What are the prospects of a Gaza ceasefire?'

Source: The Express Tribune November 11, 2023 09:14 UTC