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.
18 Articles
18 Articles
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'
Shawn Mendes presents himself at Rock in Rio 2024 Stephanie Rodrigues/g1 The singer Shawn Mendes made a long text on Instagram on Thursday (12) defending the Palestinian cause. The musician opened his release with the phrase "PALESTINA BOOK" and asked for the end of the deaths in Gaza. "There is a genocide going on in front of our eyes. The senseless killing in Gaza needs to stop. Children and families in Palestine have suffered too long and nee…
Shawn Mendes urges artists to 'find courage' and speak against 'oppression'
Shawn Mendes is raising his voice and urging other artists to do the same. In a statement issued to his Instagram on Thursday, November 12, the 28-year-old musician called for a “Free Palestine,” declaring that “there is...
Shawn Mendes Speaks Out on Gaza, Urges Artists to Join Him: ‘There Is a Genocide Happening Before Our Eyes’
Shawn Mendes has spoken out for the first time on the situation in Gaza. Related Macklemore Calls Out MSG, Kia Forum & More U.S. Arenas for Allegedly Refusing to Host His Free Palestine Tour Mark Ruffalo, Julian Casablancas & More Make Surprise Speeches at Macklemo…
Coverage Details
Bias Distribution
- 45% of the sources lean Left, 44% of the sources lean Right
Factuality
To view factuality data please Upgrade to Premium
