Madonna, the pop icon and humanitarian, has added her voice to the worldwide chorus of people condemning Hamas's unprovoked attack on Israel over the weekend. The star, who has spent considerable time in Israel, shared some graphic video of the devastation, with a message saying “What is Happening in Israel is Devastating.. Watching all of these families and especially children being herded, assaulted and murdered in the streets is Heartbreaking. My heart goes out to Israel. To Families and Homes that have been destroyed. To children who are lost. To Innocent Victims who have Been Killed.”
She went on to express some sympathy to Palestinians on the Gaza Strip, saying “I am aware that this is the work of Hamas and there are many innocent people in Palestine who do not support this terrorist organization. This Tragic attack will only cause more suffering for everyone.”
Madonna has a long history of supporting Israel and its people, having visited the country several times and performed there as part of her tours. She has also studied Kabbalah, a form of Jewish mysticism, and adopted the Hebrew name Esther. She has often spoken out against anti-Semitism and violence in the region, and called for peace and dialogue between Israelis and Palestinians.
[Source: Classic Hits Today]