Pro-Palestinian celebrities

Resignations hit Canadian gallery after rejecting Nan Goldin acquisition over antisemitism claims

Goldin, who is widely acclaimed for her documentary-style photography of marginalized communities, has faced controversy in recent years over her outspoken pro-Palestinian activism.

Nan Goldin attends the Bailey House's 2023 Art House benefit honoring Nan Goldin at Bowery Hotel Terrace on June 14, 2023 in New York City.
Democratic candidate for New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani smiles as he speaks to the media during a campaign event in the Bronx borough of New York City, U.S., October 29, 2025

Mamdani’s mayoral bid signals a new era in American politics - opinion

File photo: Israeli forces operate at night.

IDF tank entry, aerial assaults reported in N. Gaza, Hostage families protest outside PM residence

 NYC democratic mayoral candidate Zohran Mamdani against backdrop of pro-Palestinian protesters. (illustration)

Zohran Mamdani’s mayoral race: A political strategy or genuine commitment? - opinion


Hasan Piker, Crackhead Barney decry Israel on Piers Morgan

In a heated interview with five outspoken guests, Piers Morgan unpicks the anger and arguments at the heart of the Israel-Palestine debate.

 Journalist, television presenter and former Daily Mirror editor Piers Morgan returns to his home in London, Britain, February 9, 2024.

Over 80% of Brazilians take issue with Lula's anti-Israel comment

Foreign affairs: Andre Lajst, executive director of StandWithUS Brazil, said that Lula’s Holocaust comments were sharply criticized in Brazilian media, and also in left-wing circles inside Brazil.

 BRAZILIAN CITIZENS, who were repatriated from the Gaza Strip, deboard a flight as Brazil’s President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva (not pictured) greets them upon arrival at the air force base of Brasilia in November.

Emma Watson expresses solidarity with 'Free Palestine' Movement

Emma Watson reposted a post about solidarity for Palestinians on Instagram.

Actress Emma Watson is seen on the red carpet

Harvard prof quits, says was denied tenure for supporting Palestinians

In his resignation letter, Cornel West says he was denied tenure partially on the basis of his support of the Palestinians.

Cornel West speaks at a rally for Bernie Sanders

Celeb battles heat up on social media over Israeli, Palestinian conflict

This war is playing out on the battlefield of social media as well as on the streets of Israel and Gaza, and celebrities supporting both sides have spoken out, receiving both backlash and praise.

Actress Gal Gadot receives the 2018 #See Her award at the 23rd Critics’ Choice Awards for her performance in "Wonder Woman."

Celebrity MasterChef winner donates prize money to Palestinian aid group

This was not Penn's first time getting political, the actor took a sabbatical from his role on the TV show House in order to work for the Obama administration.

Actor Kal Penn

Liberman summons Army Radio director over program on Palestinian poet

Mahmoud Darwish, who died in 2008, is considered a Palestinian national poet and his works often reflect anti-Israeli sentiments.

(left to right) Yasser Arafat, Mahmoud Darwish & George Habash in Syria circa 1980

NO HOLDS BARRED: What’s Richard Branson’s problem with Israel?

Clearly such views are not just a moral abomination but represent a deplorable and permanent stain on the reputation of a man who won the Nobel Peace Prize.

Richard Branson

Shechita Chief: Lobby against shechita is ‘obsessed and politically driven’

Moves against shechita are “gathering momentum,” Shechita UK warned the Jewish community.

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