Shawn Mendes triggers fierce fan clash after speaking out on Gaza
Shawn Mendes divided fans on Thursday when he wrote a "Free Palestine" post to his 68.4 million followers on his Instagram."There is a genocide happening before our eyes," he wrote."The senseless killing in Gaza must stop.
The children and families in Palestine have suffered for far too long, and they need our help."The "Treat You Better" singer said that he had been educating himself on the issue to learn how he could make a difference and urged his fans to do the same, sharing links to organizations where people could make donations.MACKLEMORE SLAMMED AS 'PERFORMATIVE' AFTER ANNOUNCING 'FREE PALESTINE TOUR'Shawn Mendes divided social media with a "Free Palestine" post on Thursday.(Redferns)"My friends and fellow artists, I know it can feel scary to speak up; I feel it now as I type this," he continued.
"I also feel the need to do something to help.The more of us that use our voice, the closer we are to change.
If you agree please search your heart, find your courage and do what you can to help.These children in Palestine have had to be brave for too long.
It’s our turn to do the same now."He added, "Lets normalize speaking up and standing up for those suffering from oppression," urging fans to donate, educate, encourage, challenge, "hold those in power accountable," and vote.PINK HITS BACK AMID BACKLASH FOR CRITICIZING MACKLEMORE'S PRO-PALESTINIAN CONCERT REMARKSA post shared by Shawn Mendes (@shawnmendes)"You don’t know what the hell you’re talking about," one commenter wrote on his Instagram."Not to mention there’s been a ceasefire FOR MONTHS.
If a genocide is when you’re population continually increases then sure it is one."Another person said they were "heartbroken" over his post, adding that they have "been adoring you since I was nine years old, never expected you to be the one to listen to people’s lies."A third commenter told him to "Educate yourself more," and a fourth advised him to "Do some Research before you speak.""How sad it is that...