Hollywood figures issue joint statement declaring ‘There Is No Ceasefire in Gaza’
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A prominent coalition of actors and musicians associated with the activist collective Artists4Ceasefire has issued a stark joint statement condemning ongoing violence in Gaza and the West Bank, declaring that advertised ceasefires have failed to stop civilian casualties and human rights violations.
The statement - signed by high-profile figures including Javier Bardem, Melissa Barrera, Hannah Einbinder, Ilana Glazer, Annie Lennox, Poppy Liu, Cynthia Nixon, Mark Ruffalo, Susan Sarandon, and Morgan Spector - calls for an immediate, permanent cessation of military action, the unrestricted delivery of humanitarian aid, and an end to long-standing systemic oppression in the region.
Highlighting a Continuing Crisis
"THERE IS NO CEASEFIRE IN GAZA," the group declared in a statement shared across social media and organizational channels. "Everyday, Palestinians are continuing to experience horrific suffering. More than 1,200 Palestinians in Gaza have been killed since the so-called 'ceasefire' was announced, among them 300 children... and over 4,000 wounded."
The collective also pointed to expanding territorial domination in the enclave, alleging that approximately 70% of Gaza is now under Israeli military control.
Beyond Gaza, the statement highlighted worsening conditions across the occupied West Bank, accusing military forces and Israeli settlers of terrorizing civilians and conducting "ethnic cleansing" through land seizures and home dispossession.
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"Privilege and Responsibility"
Addressing their role as public figures, the ten artists emphasized the ethical obligation of leveraging their platforms to advocate for human rights and political change.
"As artists, we have the privilege of reaching people through our work and our platforms, with that privilege comes a responsibility to keep demanding an end to this horrific suffering. We need a permanent ceasefire, the free flow of critical aid and an end to the decades-long denial of Palestinian human rights. The only path to a lasting peace is when both Palestinians and Israelis live in freedom, justice, and equity."
A Sustained Hollywood Movement
The release marks the latest campaign by Artists4Ceasefire, a volunteer collective formed in October 2023 following the outbreak of the war. Over the past two years, the group - along with partner organizations such as Oxfam America and ActionAid - has consistently pressured world leaders to enforce international humanitarian laws, halt foreign weapons transfers, and protect civilian lives.
Many of the statement's signatories have been central voices in entertainment industry activism. Figures like Mark Ruffalo and Javier Bardem have repeatedly used major international stages, awards ceremonies, and red carpets to advocate for Palestinian self-determination, while actress Melissa Barrera has remained an outspoken voice since losing a major film role in late 2023 over her pro-Palestinian posts.
Concluding with a call for grassroots activism, the group urged followers to donate, contact government representatives, and join efforts toward broader systemic change: "None of us are free until all of us are free."
