Madonna Condemns Hamas’ Deadly Assault on Israel: ‘This Tragic Attack Will Only Cause More Suffering For Everyone’
The global community continued to reel on Monday (Oct. 9) from the unprecedented, multi-pronged attack launched by militant group Hamas on Israel early Saturday morning that has so far resulted in the deaths of more than 700 Israelis, including 260 who were slaughtered at a desert rave.
Israeli prime minister Benjamin Netanyahu has declared the assault an act of war and the country’s minister of defense has ordered a “complete siege” of the Gaza Strip, cutting off water, food, electricity and food to the territory from which the invasion was launched.
Social media feeds were flooded with messages of support for the families of the Israeli dead — in addition to the more than 2,400 wounded and dozens believed to have been taken hostage — with many condemning the loss of lives and devastation of families as a result of the surprise invasion.
“What is Happening in Israel is Devastating.. Watching all of these families and especially children being herded, assaulted and murdered in the streets is Heartbreaking.
Imagine if this was happening to you??” Madonna wrote on Sunday alongside a video chronicling the early morning blitz that saw Hamas gunmen killing women, children and civilians as they invaded Israel from the land, sea and air.
“It’s Un-fathomable. Conflicts can never be resolved with violence. Unfortunately Humanity does not understand this Universal truth. Has Never Understood it. We live in a World Ravaged by Hate,” added the singer. “My heart goes out to Israel. To Families and Homes that have been destroyed. To children who are lost. To Innocent Victims who have Been Killed.”
Madonna also appeared to extend a hand to all the victims of the violence, which has so far also included more than 560 dead and 2,700 wounded Palestinians in Gaza. “To All who are Suffering or who will suffer from this conflict. Im Praying For you,” she said. “I am aware that this is the work of Hamas and there are many innocent people in Palestine who do not support this terrorist organization. This Tragic attack will only cause more suffering for everyone
Let us all Pray. For Israel. 🇮🇱🇮🇱🇮🇱For Peace. ♥️ For The World.”
The violence also resulted in Bruno Mars cancelling a planned concert in Tel Aviv on Saturday.
Check out Madonna’s post below.
Trigger warning: The video below contains images of war and violence.
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