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Seeing the pain of the Palestinian people makes me cry: Bella Hadid

Seeing the pain of the Palestinian people makes me cry: Bella Hadid

In an Instagram post, the model shared grief over Jerusalem being declared the capital of Israel
Updated 07 Dec, 2017

Bella Hadid has spoken up against the injustice towards Palestinians and she's heartbroken.

In an Instagram post, the model shared, "Watching the news and seeing the pain of the Palestinian people makes me cry for the many many generations of Palestine."

Bella is referring to Trump’s recent decision to declare Jerusalem the capital of Israel. “I have determined that it is time to officially recognise Jerusalem as the capital of Israel,” the US leader said in a speech from the White House. “It’s the right thing to do.”

Bella, whose paternal side happens to be Palestinian, expressed grief at having to witness her father and his side’s family’s distress at the news. “Seeing the sadness of my father, cousin’s, and Palestinian family that are feeling for our Palestinian ancestors makes this even harder to write.”

“For this to happen, I feel, makes us take five steps back making it harder to live in a world of peace,” she wrote.

She has taken a clear stance on the matter and said, “The treatment of the Palestinian people is unfair, one-sided and should not be tolerated. I stand with Palestine.”

The model is deeply unsettled by Trump’s decision, calling it a “violation of international law.”

Her fans lauded her efforts and wrote she has a “heart of gold”.

Comments

Sims Dec 07, 2017 11:39pm
God Bless Belle Hadid, daughter of Palestine!
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ather_khan Dec 08, 2017 01:05am
though i support her stand, but personally i feel that celebrities should stay out of politics.
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Sk Dec 08, 2017 01:41am
Bravo. !!! Very well said... we stand with peace, justice and harmony.
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Mehboooba Dec 08, 2017 02:32am
Trump has done what all other US presidents had already done in theory. if not in practice. The israelis have been ruling that city since 1967, and nothing will change it.
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sANA Dec 08, 2017 03:10am
Sure. Any sympathy for Kashmiri pundits?
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Alba Dec 08, 2017 04:14am
Do not fall into the trap of believing celebrities are experts on subjects other than there on particular arts. The peace process has been stagnant in Palestine for decades.
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Surendra Sukhtankar Dec 08, 2017 04:23am
You can cry as much as you want; Trump doesn't care!
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Who cares Dec 08, 2017 05:19am
She is of Palestinian origin.
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Smash Dec 08, 2017 06:03am
Who is she ?
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Rafiq Dec 08, 2017 06:59am
She is just concerned because of the emotional plight of her own paternal family members. Most Palestinians or Arabs are generally concerned with their own domain and pride. It should not be confused with religious feelings for Muslims in general.
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Be honest Dec 08, 2017 07:17am
Any sane person will object to Trump's decision. Trump is right wing insane creature who has declared open war with Muslims even before he became the president of the United States. He has political agenda behind this move and wants to gain popularity among strong and rich Jews around the world.
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Zara Dec 08, 2017 07:21am
@ather_khan She has the right to express her opinion.
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Engr.J Dec 08, 2017 08:55am
We stand with Palestine..
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Alexey Dec 08, 2017 09:53am
@ather_khan So they are just for walking on the ramp? There is nothing wrong with having a political opinion.
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HAZAFA HASAN Dec 08, 2017 10:11am
Celebrities are also people and they should speak about the matters they personally care about. Bravo Bella... You certainly have my appreciation for the words. For even the words, when said right can create a favorable impact and the silence breakers are a proof of the fact.
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R Sultan Dec 08, 2017 12:49pm
Whoever she is obviously she is free to express her views. It will however, have no impact on the status of Israel or Palestine or the people who live there. It seems to me she is an observer like most of us.
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franc Dec 09, 2017 07:27am
@Alba What Bella's special skill? Having good DNA?
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KaiserLondon Dec 10, 2017 11:20am
HOW COME OUR ATTENTION SEEKING STAR ARE SO QUITE ABOUT THIS NEWS>> WHEN THEY ARE COMMENTING ON EVERYTHING ELSE
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