The Israel-Gaza battle has tied celebrities and commentators in knots, with most individuals horrified by any acts of horror, and never being keen to take an outlined facet within the battle.
Nevertheless, as is the case with any geopolitical wrestle, those that haven’t any direct hyperlinks to the problems in Israel and Palestine have begun to vehemently defend one facet or the opposite, which has typically introduced controversy in a technique or one other.
One such particular person is well-liked actor, Susan Sarandon, who has been sensationally dropped by her former Hollywood company after she went on an ill-advised anti-Jewish rant.
UTA made the choice to chop ties with their former shopper after the 77-year-old in contrast the plight of Israeli victims of the October 7 terrorist assault to that of Muslims residing in the US of America.
“There are lots of people afraid of being Jewish presently, and are getting a style of what it feels wish to be a Muslim on this nation,” Sarandon declared at a pro-Palestine rally in New York.
Sarandon has been extensively criticized for her feedback
It has change into more and more clear that Sarandon is extremely dedicated to the reason for Palestinian individuals, together with her social media feed having been stuffed with content material associated to such a stance because the outbreak of the struggle.
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Sarandon was extensively criticized for her phrases, even earlier than UTA took the choice to chop ties with the actor.
Aviva Klompas, the previous director of speechwriting on the Israeli Mission to the United Nations, was notably scathing.
“When Susan Sarandon stated that Jews are getting a style of what it feels wish to be a Muslim on this nation, she was saying that American Jews have it coming, that we do not need to stay free from harassment and assault,” Klompas declared.