Actress Jennifer Lawrence has taken a strong public stance in support of Palestine, calling the situation in the Gaza Strip “nothing short of genocide.” The comment came Friday during a press conference at the San Sebastian Film Festival.
"I'm shaking because it's humiliating."
"What is happening is nothing short of genocide and it is unacceptable," said Lawrence, 35, when asked about the conflict in the Middle East.
The Oscar winner and mother of two expressed concern about the consequences of this situation, not only for the Palestinian people, but also for young generations around the world.
"I fear for my children, for all children. It's so sad that the disrespect and divisive rhetoric in American politics is becoming normal for young people," she added.
Lawrence noted that young voters are growing up with the idea that politics is dishonest, that politicians lie with impunity, and that a lack of empathy is acceptable. She added that silence in the face of injustices in one part of the world can have consequences in other places.
"I wish I could say or do something that would fix this extremely painful and morally wrong situation. But often our fear of speaking up is because our words are misinterpreted or used to fuel more hatred."
However, it is important not to forget who is responsible, what we can do, and when it is time to stand up and vote.”
Lawrence has previously spoken out about her changing political beliefs. In a 2020 interview, she revealed that in her first election, she voted for Republican John McCain.
Born into a conservative family in Kentucky, Lawrence has stated that over time she has changed her political stances, especially due to the incompatibility of social values ??with right-wing politics.
