27th October 2023, Mumbai: Bella Hadid, a Palestinian-American, has expressed her stance against the Israel-Hamas conflict. She recently broke her silence, apologizing for her previous quietness. Hadid highlighted the enduring suffering of innocent lives and families due to the conflict, emphasizing the longstanding impact it has had. She wrote, “I have yet to find the ideal words for this deeply intricate and horrific past 2 weeks, weeks that have turned the world’s attention back towards a situation that has been taking innocent lives and affecting families for decades. I have much to say, but for today, I will keep it short.”
Bella Hadid Response To Threats
Amid the crisis, Bella Hadid received daily death threats in the hundreds, causing her family to fear for their safety. Bella elaborated in her post, explaining the situation. “I’ve been sent hundreds of death threats daily, my phone number has been leaked, and my family has felt to be in danger. But I can not be silenced any longer. Fear is not an option. The people and children of Palestine, especially in Gaza, cannot afford our silence. We are not brave – they are.”
Bella Hadid Stands Against Terrorism, Advocates for Peace
Bella Hadid passionately denounces terrorist attacks on civilians worldwide, emphasizing the importance of protecting women and children. An avid advocate for the “Free Palestine” movement, she fights against harmful stereotypes unfairly labeling Palestinians as terrorists. Hadid also shared her family’s history, recounting their displacement due to Israeli incursions and violence against Palestinian communities. She remarks, “My heart is bleeding with pain from the trauma I am seeing unfold, as well as the generational trauma of my Palestinian blood,” she continued, “Seeing the aftermath from the airstrikes in Gaza, I mourn with all the mothers who have lost children and the children who cry alone, all the lost fathers, brothers, sisters, uncles, aunties, friends that will never again walk this earth.”
In her closing statements, Bella Hadid urges swift action to tackle the humanitarian crisis in Gaza. Many are enduring hardships due to insufficient access to clean water, hospital power, and proper medical assistance.
About Bella Hadid
Isabella Khairiah Hadid is an American model. Throughout her career, she has made 29 appearances on international Vogue covers. In 2022, she was named Model of the Year by the British Fashion Council. Time Magazine named her one of the most influential people in the world on its annual list in 2023.
By Vaishnavi Rastogi