Malala Yousufzai Clarifies Her ‘Support For The People Of Gaza’ Amid Backlash
Malala faced criticism for her collaboration with Hillary Clinton, who has been vocal in her support for US funding to Israel.
Malala Yousafzai recently found herself at the centre of a storm. The Nobel Prize laureate and global advocate for education has taken to her social media to address the mounting backlash surrounding her recent collaboration with Hillary Clinton for the Broadway musical, ‘Suffs’ as co-producers.
Clinton is known for showing her support the US for funding to Israel, raising questions for Malala about the intersection of activism, politics, and personal convictions. After being called out for hypocritical behaviour, Malala posted a statement on X.
— Malala Yousafzai (@Malala) April 24, 2024
In the official statement, Malala cuts to the heart of the matter with unflinching clarity. “I wanted to speak today because I want there to be no confusion about my support for the people of Gaza,” she begins.
As she delves deeper, Malala pulls no punches. She paints a vivid picture of the horrors unfolding in Gaza, from the relentless atrocities to the discovery of mass graves — a stark reminder of the human cost of conflict. “We have all watched the relentless atrocities against Palestinian people for more than six months now with anger and despair. This week’s news of mass graves discovered at Gaza’s Nasser and al-Shifa hospitals is yet another reminder of the horrors Palestinians are facing.”
She continued, “It is hard enough to watch from afar – l don’t know how Palestinians bear it in their bones. We do not need to see more dead bodies, bombed schools and starving children to understand that a ceasefire is urgent and necessary. I have and will continue to condemn the Israeli government for its violations of international law and war crimes, and I applaud efforts by those determined to hold them to account. Publicly and privately, I will keep calling on world leaders to push for a ceasefire and to ensure the delivery of urgent humanitarian aid.”
Malala pledges to continue condemning the Israeli government for its violations of international law and war crimes, and she applauds efforts to hold them accountable. “I stand against any form of violence against innocent civilians, including the taking of prisoners and hostages. And I stand in solidarity with the people in Gaza whose voices and demands must be heard. When we see alarming signs of genocide, we cannot wait to take decisive action. We must work together to urge our leaders to stop these war crimes and hold perpetrators to account.”
In the midst of her impassioned plea for justice, there’s a feeling of letdown — a sense of betrayal for those who once admired Malala as a symbol of hope. They feel she’s chosen fame over loyalty, leaving her people behind for personal gain.
Yet, despite the uproar, Malala stands firm. While her actions may have caused disappointment for some, her determination to speak out for the oppressed remains undiminished.