Amaka Jaji

Timeless commitment: Actors, singers, and filmmakers stand against injustice in Palestine

For decades, the Palestinian cause has transcended politics, evolving into a profound humanitarian issue that resonates with millions worldwide, including leading figures in art and media. As the humanitarian crisis in Gaza worsens and Israeli aggression intensifies, voices denouncing these injustices grow stronger. Egyptian artists have taken an unwavering stance against the forced displacement threatening Gaza’s people. In recent days, prominent Egyptian artists, including Yousra, Elham Shahin, Sawsan Badr, Hamada Hilal, and Magdy El-Kordy, along with screenwriter Magdy Saber and director Omar Abdel Aziz, have spoken out against the uprooting of Palestinians from their homeland. They reaffirm that Egypt, which has historically supported the Palestinian cause, categorically rejects the displacement of Gaza’s population.