A group of celebrated Hollywood names backs Israel in an open letter
A constellation of well known film figures, including Gal Gadot and Jamie Lee Curtis, has added their voices to an open letter affirming support for Israel. Circulated by Creative Community for Peace, the message calls on peers in the entertainment industry to take a stand against Hamas, reduce the spread of misinformation about the conflict, and press Hamas to secure the safe return of innocent hostages seized during the crisis. The initiative aims to keep the focus on humanitarian concerns while urging responsible discourse within the entertainment community.
Gadot expressed deep sorrow for the lives lost and for the families bearing the consequences of the violence. She conveyed that her thoughts are with those enduring the brutality and reaffirmed broad international backing for the Israeli people during this volatile period. The letter has drawn signatures from more than a thousand peers across the industry, including prominent figures such as Michael Douglas, Jerry Seinfeld, and Amy Schumer, who joined a chorus of voices supporting Israel as tensions rose. (Citation: Creative Community for Peace)
In a related moment, Jamie Lee Curtis posted a Gaza image as a gesture of solidarity but later withdrew it and apologized for the act. This sequence unfolded amid a dramatic escalation: Hamas launched a large barrage of rockets into Israel on October 7, announcing Operation Al-Aqsa Flood. Israel responded with a declaration of emergency and its prime minister declared that the nation was at war. These developments underscored the complex and quickly shifting landscape in the region, impacting cultural and public conversations worldwide. (Citation: Public reporting on signatories and statements)
Earlier that week, the Ministry of Culture restricted a screening of the film Fairy Tale at the KARO.Art festival in Moscow, illustrating how cultural channels remain entangled with the broader political and security dynamics surrounding the conflict. The episode highlighted how artistic programs can become flashpoints within larger geopolitical tensions, drawing attention to the responsibilities of cultural institutions and the communities that support them. (Citation: Creative Community for Peace and public reporting)