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Since October 7th 2023, Gaza has been under intense bombardment and destruction.
As of May 2024, the death toll on the strip has surpassed 36,000 people, most of which are women and children.
Currently, the ongoing devastation is concentrated in Rafah, a southern city in the Gaza Strip.
Inhabited by displaced peoples taking refuge in make-shift shelters, the camp was hit by a medley of Israeli airstrikes earlier this week, per Al Jazeera. Leading to countless innocent lives lost and mounting wounded individuals, condemnations for the attack have been scaling.
From regional to international, celebrities have been taking to their social media to reinstate the “All Eyes On Rafah” sentiment. With a story template that has been reshared over 46.6 million times, here are all the household names bidding their support to Palestine.
Bella Hadid
When it comes to humanity-centred advocacy and lending their voice to those condemned to silence, few celebrities have been as adamant as Bella Hadid. Making waves on social media with her keffiyeh print dress while in Cannes just last week, the Palestinian-Dutch model has continued to stay vocal about Palestine for the majority of her career.
HUda & MONA KATTAN
Always informing their communities, the entrepreneurial sisters upload a joint post with eldest sister Alya Kattan and Huda’s husband Christopher Goncalo. From informative news clips to emotional quotes, they publish an 8-swipe carousel unpacking the current devastation in Rafah.
HH Sheikha Latifa
Her Highness Sheikha Latifa bint Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum has constantly been a voice of support for Palestine. Spearheading fundraising and donation support for Gaza, the Emirati Princess has resposted the viral All Eyes For Rafah template to her Instagram stories. Sitting at the Chairperson of Dubai Culture and Arts Authority and member of Dubai Council, Her Highness’s philanthropic efforts have remained unwavering.
KAREN WAZEN
“Enough enough enough.” Karen Wazen takes to her Instagram to share her exasperation on the unfolding tragedy. Adding a heartbreaking drawing at the end of the carousel post, she reinstates yet again her unwavering support of Palestine.
ALANOUD BADR
Reinstating the All Eyes On Rafah sentiment, the Saudi it-girl Alanoud AKA Fozaza has posted about her stance on the ongoing Palestine suffering multiple times. For instance, just last week while attending the Red Sea Fashion Week she shared a picture of a watermelon-print fan, as a symbol of her tireless activism for Gaza.
MINA AL SHEIKHLY
Turning to faith, Mina Al Sheikhly dedicated a prayer to Gaza. Asking for strength and mercy she, uses the All Eyes On Rafah hashtag in her most recent post.
DEEMA AL ASADI
Taking it to stories, alongside the template Deema shares a range of prayers and informative posts on the current destruction in Gaza.
NATASHA ARIS
Also leaning on divine intervention is influencer (chef) Natasha Aris. Reposting a prayer from Emirati influencer Mohammed, she prays for refuge for those in Rafah.
