*Kid Cudi has spoken out in support of Palestinians amid the Israel-Hamas war that has reportedly killed thousands.
Hamas attacked Israel on October 7, killing 1,400 people, according to Israeli officials. Israel subsequently launched airstrikes on Gaza –killing over 9,000 Palestinians, according to officials from the health ministry in Gaza, the AP reported.
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has cut off supplies of food and fuel in Gaza, as well as water, electricity, and medicine.
“I can’t watch what’s happening in the world and remain silent,” wrote Kid Cudi about the Israel-Hamas conflict on Instagram Sunday, Complex reports.
“I can’t imagine the pain people are feeling. Seeing their entire neighborhoods bombed, losing generations of family members, parents crying over their children’s lifeless bodies, communities turning into mass graves, people digging through rubble of their homes in hopes of finding remains of their loved ones,” his lengthy statement continued.
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Kid Cudi went on to note that “it doesn’t feel right” to release new music amidst the war.
“I recognize that there’s more to the story than what’s happened over these past few weeks. And it goes without saying, I love my Jewish brothers and sisters and condemn any violence towards them,” he added. “Your losses are unimaginable and you are all in my prayers. My prayers also go out to the hostages and their families, may they be returned safely.”
Cudi said he stands “with the people of Palestine as they demand an immediate ceasefire in Gaza.”
The rapper added, “My heart goes out to all my brothers and sisters of all faiths and backgrounds who are suffering. Free Palestine!!”
In the comments of the post, many fans thanked the artist for using his platform and voice to “stand up for what’s right.”
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