A letter signed by more than 2,000 actors, artists and musicians – including Tilda Swinton, Steve Coogan and “Outlander” star Sam Heughan – has been slammed as “incitement” for condemning Israel without mentioning the killings by Hamas terrorists who started the war.
An open letter from Artists for Palestine UK claims Israeli airstrikes and the government’s decision to cut off food, water and fuel to the territory are “war crimes.”
“Our government not only tolerates war crimes but aids and abets them,” said the letter, which was also signed by “Game of Thrones” star Charles Dance and actress Miriam Margolyes, who is Professor Sprout in “Harry Potter.”
“The time will come when they will be held accountable for their complicity,” the letter continued.
“But for now, while condemning every act of violence against civilians and every violation of international law by whoever commits it, our duty is to do everything we can to end the unprecedented atrocities being inflicted on Gaza.
The letter, signed by more than 2,000 actors, artists and musicians, including Tilda Swinton (above), has been slammed for condemning Israel without mentioning the slaughter by Hamas. Photography by Gary Roberts/Shutterstock
“We support the global movement against the destruction of Gaza and the mass displacement of Palestinians,” it continued.
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“We demand that our government end its military and political support for Israel’s actions.
“We call for an immediate ceasefire and the opening of the Gaza crossing to allow humanitarian aid to enter unimpeded.”
Steve Coogan also signed the letter. Mike Marsland/WireImage
The letter did not mention how Hamas terrorists killed at least 1,400 people and held about 200 hostages — nor Israel’s claim that children were burned and beheaded.
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The terrorists were reportedly ordered to target elementary schools and youth centers in Israel to “kill as many people as possible” during their bloody sneak attack on October 7.
Some UK officials have condemned the letter – with David Mencer, former director of Labor Friends of Israel, calling it “drivel.”
Hamas attacked Israel on Oct. 7. 2023. AFP via Getty Images Palestinian emergency services and locals search for victims in a building destroyed during an Israeli airstrike in the southern Gaza Strip on October 18, 2023, in Khan Yunis. Getty Images
“I invited this group of misfits and weirdos to save their ailing careers and try their luck as artists in Gaza under the Hamas regime,” he told the Telegraph.
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“I promised to sign a letter when they were locked up and beg for their release.”
Minister Giles Watling, who sits on the culture, media and sport committee, admitted it was “a very complicated situation politically and historically.”
But “in this case, it is very important to present both sides of the issue,” he told the UK press.
“But for now, while condemning every act of violence against civilians and every violation of international law by whoever commits it, our duty is to do everything we can to end the unprecedented atrocities being inflicted on Gaza,” said the letter, also signed by Charles Dance.PA Images via Getty Images
“We must absolutely condemn Hamas’ attack on Israel, yes, but of course, I have great sympathy for the Palestinian people and the suffering they are going through,” he said.
“But you can’t just present one side and not the other.”
The Post has reached out to agents for Swinton, Heughan, Coogan, Dance and Margolyes for comment.
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