Shawn Mendes Publicly Supports Free Palestine, Calls on Other Artists to Speak Out
- On Thursday, Shawn Mendes shared a statement on Instagram declaring, "FREE PALESTINE. There is a genocide happening before our eyes," and urged fellow artists to speak up against the senseless killing in Gaza.
- According to the Health Ministry via the Associated Press, more than 74,000 have died in Israel's war efforts against Hamas since the group killed approximately 1,200 Israelis on Oct. 7, 2023.
- Mendes encouraged contributions to the Palestine Children's Relief Fund, Watermelon Pictures, and the Woven Futures Fund, while noting he is "working on educating myself" to understand how to make a difference.
- His message joins a growing group of celebrities, including Olivia Rodrigo, Susan Sarandon, Mark Ruffalo, and Dua Lipa, who have amplified calls to end the killings of Palestinians in Gaza.
- Despite a ceasefire brokered in October 2025, Reuters reported Thursday that Israel has continued attacks on Hamas, killing an additional 1,600 Palestinians as Hamas remains largely disarmed.
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It’s our turn to be brave: Shawn Mendes calls for Gaza support
Canadian singer Shawn Mendes has urged people, particularly fellow artists, to speak up for Palestinians in Gaza, saying it is time for more people to use their voices to help those suffering from the war. In a statement shared on Instagram, he called for an end to the killing and support for children and families … Get the latest updates in Hyderabad City News, Technology, Entertainment, Sports, Politics and Top Stories on WhatsApp & Telegram b…
Shawn Mendes, Bella Hadid speak out on Gaza
DUBAI: Canadian singer Shawn Mendes and US Dutch Palestinian model Bella Hadid took to Instagram this week to call for support for Palestinians in Gaza. Mendes opened his post, shared with his 68 million followers, with the words “FREE PALESTINE.” “There is a genocide happening before our eyes. The senseless killing in Gaza must stop. The children and families in Palestine have suffered for far too long, and they need our help,” he wrote, before…
Canadian singer Shawn Mendes took to Instagram to express his support for the Palestinians. He wrote that genocide was happening before the eyes of the world and called on other artists to gather courage and speak out. The 28-year-old singer began the Instagram post with the words "Freedom for Palestine." "Genocide is happening before our eyes. The senseless killings in Gaza must stop. The children and families in Palestine have suffered for too…
Shawn Mendes says 'genocide' is happening in Gaza, calls for 'free Palestine'
The Canadian singer said the 'senseless killing in Gaza must stop' and urged followers to donate to Palestinian relief organizations. His comments come as rapper Macklemore says nine U.S. venues refused to host concerts on his 'Free Palestine Tour'
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