Over 160 other renowned figures call for ceasefire in Israel's weapons usage - Over 160 famous figures advocate for a temporary halt in military actions involving Israel
A growing number of German celebrities, including Nina Chuba, Clueso, Fatih Akin, Ari Folman, and Sandra Hüller, have joined a call for a halt to German arms deliveries to Israel. As of Wednesday morning, over 367 celebrities and journalists have signed an open letter addressed to Chancellor Friedrich Merz, urging him to take action in response to the situation in the Gaza Strip.
The open letter, organised by the activist group Avaaz, strongly opposes the collective punishment and suffering inflicted on millions of innocent Palestinians in Gaza. It condemns the horrendous crimes of Hamas in the strongest terms but emphasises the high death toll and trauma among children there.
The signatories, which include famous German actors such as Daniel Brühl, Heike Makatsch, Liv Lisa Fries, Katharina Thalbach, and Benno Fürmann; musicians like Shirin David, Zartmann, Nina Chuba, and Clueso; film director Fatih Akin; and Israeli Golden Globe winner Ari Folman, have urged the German government to stop arms exports supporting Israel’s military and to support suspending the EU Association Agreement with Israel. They are also demanding an immediate ceasefire and humanitarian aid access.
The letter comes amidst growing pressure within Germany and Europe for tougher measures regarding the Gaza conflict. The call for a halt to arms deliveries was first reported by the German news program "Tagesschau". New prominent figures who have joined the appeal include Ski Aggu, Katharina Thalbach, Joko Winterscheidt, and Klaas Heufer-Umlauf.
The letter does not specify the nature of the actions or sanctions the celebrities are calling for, but it reflects a growing concern over the current situation in the Gaza Strip. The initiators of the open letter have criticised Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's plans to occupy the entire Gaza Strip, given the current situation.
The specific details of the open letter's contents were not disclosed in the article, but the campaign group Avaaz reported that these celebrities are the latest signatories to the call. The article does not provide any new information about the stance of the German government on the matter.
- The Commission, involved in the preparation of the draft Council decision on the conclusion of the Agreement on the European Economic Area, is yet to comment on the growing call by German celebrities to stop arms exports supporting Israel’s military.
- In the realm of general news and politics, talks of war-and-conflicts in Gaza persist, with celebrities like Clueso and Sandra Hüller not only raising their voices against the ongoing trauma among children there but also advocating for an immediate ceasefire and humanitarian aid access.
- As the entertainment industry grapples with significant current events such as the ongoing Gaza conflict and the call for a halt to arms deliveries to Israel, it’s worth noting the increased activism of celebrities like Nina Chuba and Fatih Akin, using their influence to promote peace and human rights.
