9 Open Letters That Stand With Palestine

When it comes to taking a stand for human rights amidst the ongoing ethnic cleansing and genocide, a chorus of voices is rising to the occasion, and they’re anything but muted. From the world of entertainment to the realm of art and activism, a wave of powerful open letters has been making its mark, demanding justice and action for the plight of innocent civilians in Palestine.

Here are nine open letters that have been shaking up the discourse and calling for an immediate ceasefire in Palestine.

1. Artists for Ceasefire’s open letter

High-profile artists, including Mark Ruffalo, Mahershala Ali, Cynthia Nixon, and Ilana Glazer, have come together this week to call for a ceasefire and an arms embargo. This isn’t just another letter; it’s a rallying cry from some of the most influential voices in the arts. Artists for Ceasefire have always sent a clear and urgent message to President Biden and Congress: the time to act is now.

With more than 41,000 lives lost and over 94,000 injured since October 7, these artists demand an end to the genocide and a commitment to a permanent ceasefire.

2. Palestinian filmmakers’ open letter

Remember when Palestinian filmmakers took a stand amid the silence permeating Hollywood? With voices like Farah Nabulsi, Michel Khleifi, and Hany Abu-Assad leading the charge, they’re pushing back against the dehumanization of Palestinian narratives.

The best part? The open letter came as The National Academy of Television Arts and Sciences (NATAS) decided to uphold Bisan Owda’s Emmy-nominated documentary!

3. Jewish creatives’ open letter

Think Jewish creatives in Hollywood are sitting this one out? Not a chance. 492 filmmakers, writers, and artists came together in solidarity with Jonathan Glazer’s impactful Oscars speech on March 11, 2024. By voicing their support, they also called out those who tried to distort or discredit his message. These creatives aren’t afraid to confront Israel’s genocidal actions and war crimes in Palestine and refuse to let the narrative of Palestinian suffering be silenced.

This letter is more than just a statement of support; it’s a much-needed call for justice and peace amidst growing censorship.

4. Hollywood Workers for Peace’s open letter

When it comes to taking a stand, Hollywood Workers for Peace is all in with a much-needed petition. They’re challenging the WGA, DGA, and SAG-AFTRA to stay true to the core values of justice and human rights, rejecting any pressure to back Israel’s genocidal actions in Gaza.

This is a fearless stand for what’s right, making it clear that our industry’s voice must be grounded in principles, not politics.

5. SAG-AFTRA & Sister Guild Members for Ceasefire’s open letter

The rank-and-file members of SAG-AFTRA and its sister guild have made some serious noise, and it’s all about demanding a permanent ceasefire in Gaza and a serious rethink on industry silence regarding Palestinian human rights violations.

This isn’t just another petition. This is a full-on, unified stand from artists, performers, and storytellers who refuse to let their industry’s voice be muted by inaction.