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Angelina Jolie accuses world leaders of 'complicity' in Gaza bombing in strong statement, fans ask other celebs ‘to take notes’

Angelina Jolie also condemned Palestinians being deprived of crucial resources amid the bombings in Gaza

LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA: Renowned actress and humanitarian Angelina Jolie brought attention to the crisis in Gaza with her recent post on social media, once again standing up for what she believes in.

In a recent update on her Instagram account, Jolie, who has worked with refugees for 20 years, raised her voice against the "deliberate bombing" of "trapped" Gazans, saying that it is moving towards becoming a "mass grave." She called out world leaders for refusing to demand a "humanitarian ceasefire," condemning the lack of food, medicine and aid to Palestinians.

‘The deliberate bombing of a trapped population’

Jolie characterized the area as a confined environment, calling it an "open-air prison." She drew attention to the dire situation unfolding, labeling it as an emerging "mass grave."

She shared a picture of the Jabalia refugee camp in Gaza, with the second slide of the post describing the image by saying, "Jabalia refugee camp is the largest of the Gaza Strip's eight refugee camps. After the 1948 War, refugees settled in the camp, most having fled from villages in southern Palestine."

The slide also said, "The camp covers an area of only 1.4 square kilometers. 116,011 Palestine Refugees are registered with UNRWA in Jabalia camp alone, 75 years since the 1948 conflict (UNRWA)."

The caption of her Instagram post read, "This is the deliberate bombing of a trapped population who have nowhere to flee. Gaza has been an open-air prison for nearly two decades and is fast becoming a mass grave. 40% of those killed are innocent children."

She added, "Whole families are being murdered. While the world watches and with the active support of many governments, millions of Palestinian civilians - children, women, families - are being collectively punished and dehumanized, all while being deprived food, medicine and humanitarian aid against international law."

In the latter half of the post, Angelina Jolie asserted her belief that the responsibility for the lack of humanitarian aid lies squarely on the shoulders of world leaders.

She criticized them for indirectly endorsing the conflict by depriving the Palestinian population of vital resources, such as food and medicine.

Jolie went on to accuse those hindering the UN Security Council from enforcing a humanitarian ceasefire, claiming that their actions make them "complicit" in the crimes unfolding in the region.

"By refusing to demand a humanitarian ceasefire and blocking the UN Security Council from imposing one on both parties, world leaders are complicit in these crimes", Jolie concluded. 

Fans ask celebs to 'take notes' after Angelina Jolie's statement

Jolie's remarks echo her unwavering dedication to human rights and humanitarian endeavors, earning her numerous accolades. People were impressed by her statement as she called out those in power, calling for a humanitarian ceasefire.

One tweet read, "Respect for Angelina Jolie this is the right way to support Gaza without being manipulative with your words.other celebs should learn something from her.angelina is an incredible woman who has helped many people in need."

Another tweet read, "Some celebrities should take notes."

One Twitter user also penned, "She is so amazing. She is always on the right side of history." A fourth user quipped, "I love how she has always been in the right side of the social issues of our time."

Jolie's current advocacy is consistent with her past efforts to amplify the voices of those impacted by conflict.

In earlier instances, she openly conveyed her sorrow and frustration in response to attacks in Israel, standing in solidarity with the affected individuals and their families.

Importantly, she has consistently emphasized that acts of terror, no matter the context, cannot serve as justification for the tragic loss of innocent civilian lives in Gaza.