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Internet hails Hollywood's call for ceasefire between Israel and Hamas: All the celebs who 'refuse to be silent'

A-list Hollywood celebrities have written to US President Joe Biden requesting that he issue an order for Israel to stop fighting Hamas

LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA: An open letter demanding "a ceasefire in Gaza and Israel" was signed by several A-list celebrities of the entertainment industry and directed at President Joe Biden.

It was a powerful show of solidarity for those caught in the crossfire.

Biden was reportedly asked to seek an "immediate de-escalation and ceasefire in Gaza and Israel before another life is lost" by 58 A-list celebrities. "We refuse to tell future generations the story of our silence, that we stood by and did nothing."

Susan Sarandon, Cate Blanchett, Joaquin Phoenix, Andrew Garfield, Kristen Stewart, Quinta Brunson, Riz Ahmed, and Mahershala Ali are among the stars who signed the petition.

According to the Associated Press, the Palestinian militant group Hamas and Israel escalating conflict has resulted in a death toll that has topped 2,700 casualties on both sides, adding to suffering and inflaming resentment for the 11th day of war.

With Hamas' October 7 ambush attack from the Gaza Strip, which left at least 1,400 people dead—mostly civilians—Israel has pledged to wipe the Palestinian militant group from the face of the earth.

Over 4,000 Palestinians, the majority of whom were civilians, were reportedly killed in the violence, per the Hamas-run health ministry.

'History is watching'

Emergency Relief Chief Martin Griffiths said to UN News, "History is watching." Artists4CeaseFire.org released the letter stating that humanitarian help must be permitted to reach civilians.

The letter reads: "We urge your administration, and all world leaders, to honor all of the lives in the Holy Land and call for and facilitate a ceasefire without delay – an end to the bombing of Gaza, and the safe release of hostages."

"Half of Gaza’s two million residents are children, and more than two thirds are refugees and their descendants being forced to flee their homes. Humanitarian aid must be allowed to reach them."

The statement continues: "More than 5,000 people have been killed in the last week and a half – a number any person of conscience knows is catastrophic."

"We believe all life is sacred, no matter faith or ethnicity and we condemn the killing of Palestinian and Israeli civilians."

"We believe that the United States can play a vital diplomatic role in ending the suffering and we are adding our voices to those from the US Congress, UNICEF, Doctors without Borders, The International Committee of The Red Cross, and so many others. Saving lives is a moral imperative. To echo UNICEF, 'Compassion — and international law — must prevail.'"

The signatories include the following A-List Hollywood celebrities:

Alia Shawkat

Alyssa Milano

Amanda Seales

Amber Tamblyn

America Ferrera

Andrew Garfield

Ani DiFranco

Anoushka Shankar

Aria Mia Loberti

Ayo Edebiri

Bassam Tariq

Bassem Youssef

Bonnie Wright

Caroline Polachek

Cate Blanchett

Channing Tatum

Cherien Dabis

Darius Marder

David Cross

Dev Hynes

Diplo

Dominique Fishback

Dominique Thorne

Dua Lipa

Elvira Lind

Elyanna

Farah Bsaiso

Fatima Farheen Mirza

Hasan Minhaj

Hend Sabry

Ilana Glazer

Indya Moore

James Schamus

Jeremy Strong

Jessica Chastain

Jessie Buckley

Joaquin Phoenix

Jon Stewart

Kehlani

Kristen Stewart

Macklemore

Mahershala Ali

Margaret Cho

Mark Ruffalo

May Calamawy

Michael Malarkey

Michael Moore

Michael Stipe

Michelle Wolf

Miguel

Mo Amer

Natalie Merchant

Oscar Isaac

Quinta Brunson

Rachel Sennott

Ramy Youssef

Ravena Aurora

Riz Ahmed

Rooney Mara

Rosario Dawson

Rowan Blanchard

Ryan Coogler

Sandra Oh

Sebastian Silva

Shailene Woodley

Shaka King

Simi Haze

Stephanie Suganami

Susan Sarandon

Taylour Paige

Tommy Genesis

Vic Mensa

Victoria Monét

Wallace Shawn

Wanda Sykes

Yara Shahidi

The letter, which came out on Friday, October 20 has been preceded by another open letter signed by hundreds of celebrities last week denouncing the "barbaric acts" carried out by Hamas fighters.

The open letter urges everyone in the entertainment industry to strongly condemn Hamas, stand by Israel, and abstain from disseminating false information about the conflict.

It further encourages them to do everything within their power to persuade the terrorist organization to release the captives back to their families, per Variety.

Internet hails Hollywood celebs advocating for 'ceasefire'

Following the release of Hollywood's "ceasefire" petition to the President, Internet users began praising the entertainment industry for their supportive act.

One social media user took to X (formerly Twitter) and wrote, "This is important, i hope people will follow their example and keep asking for a ceasefire"

"We will be adding more names soon," added a second X user.

A third user hailed and said, "People of integrity and backbone. Hats off to them."

Another hopeful Internet user said, "If this would be honoured then it’ll be good. The world needs peace."

"Ceasefire is the way to go," said another one.

One more said, "Its good to see atleast few people like them have come up with this"

Another one said, "People with upstanding moral, thank you for speaking up amidst the risks of losing jobs and being alienated. We need to stop this #GazaGenocide."

One more praised and said, "A powerful message from the entertainment industry! These 58 individuals have united in a call for a ceasefire in Gaza and Israel. Their voices amplify the plea for peace in a troubled region."