" Masses debate over a ceasefire while thousands upon thousands of tiddler continue being slaughter . "
Jenna Ortegaposted on social media in support of Palestine.
This comes after Rafah was hit by airstrikes on Sunday, killing at least45 peoplein a tent camp. UN Secretary General António Guterres said the Israeli attack had “killed scores of innocent civilians who were only seeking shelter from this deadly conflict” and added, “There is no safe place in Gaza. This horror must stop.”
Over35,000 Palestinians, mainly civilians, have been killed following Hamas' attacks on Oct. 7, during which 1,200 Israelis were killed and 253 people were taken hostage. Between 40%–70% of the Palestinian death toll is estimated to be children.
On Instagram, Jenna shared a photo of a family sitting in a poppy field,adding, “Masses debating over a ceasefire while thousands upon thousands of children continue being slaughtered. Where is the humanity.” She listed the location of the post as “Rafah, Gaza.”
She further shared Pedro Pascal’s post on to her Instagram story, which cited the oft-used activist phrase, “All eyes on Rafah.”
As well as a statement from a UNICEF spokesperson condemning the attacks on Rafah:
And shared Nicola Coughlan’s fundraiser for thePalestine Children’s Relief Fund, which has raised over $371k so far.
Jenna’s decision to speak out is notable given that herScreamcostarMelissa Barrerawas fired from the franchise after her pro-Palestine posts last November. The actorwrote, “Western media only shows the [Israeli] side. Why do they do that, I will let you deduce for yourself" and shared a post from an Israeli professorcallingIsrael’s actions “A Textbook Case of Genocide.”
Jennaleftthe franchise shortly after, withWednesdayscheduling cited as the official reason. That being said, she did “like” an Instagrampostabout Melissa “stand[ing] her ground” following the news.
You can read more about Israel’s attacks on Rafahhere.
