NEW YORK: Singer Shawn Mendes has spoken out about the ongoing humanitarian crisis in Gaza.
Billboard reported yesterday that Mendes was deeply moved by the suffering of Palestinians—especially children—and urged fellow artistes to join him in showing their support.
“The senseless killing in Gaza must stop. The children and families in Palestine have suffered for far too long, and they need our help,” the Canadian singer wrote on Instagram yesterday.
He shared that he has been “working on educating myself and learning as much as I can to understand where and how I can make a difference.”
He also encouraged everyone to donate to organisations such as the Palestine Children’s Relief Fund.
“I feel it now as I type this,” he added. “I also feel the need to do something to help. The more of us that use our voice, the closer we are to change.”
The Billboard Hot 100-topping musician concluded, “Let’s normalise speaking up and standing up for those suffering from oppression.”
Mendes joins a growing list of stars voicing their support for Palestinians.
Celebrities including Olivia Rodrigo, Susan Sarandon, Mark Ruffalo, Billie Eilish and Dua Lipa have continued to amplify calls to end the killings in Gaza, while Macklemore recently launched his Free Palestine Tour.