Calls To Boycott Celebrities For Silence On The War In Gaza Spark A Debate Over Online Activism

Moises Mendez II, Time: Entertainment
Tue, 05/14/2024 - 12:48pm

Earlier this month, online campaigns arose calling for social media users to block celebrities who have not spoken out about the war in Gaza on their platforms. These calls intensified after several celebrities and influencers attended the Met Gala on May 6—the same day Israel launched an attack on Rafah, the city where many Palestinians fled after the decimation of northern Gaza.

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Calls To Boycott Celebrities For Silence On The War In Gaza Spark A Debate Over Online Activism

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