Ariana Grande accuses Israel of using hunger as a weapon against Gazans

In recent events, pop star Ariana Grande has taken a public stance against the Israeli government's actions in Gaza. She posted on Instagram, expressing her concern about the humanitarian situation in the region, particularly that civilians are being starved. This post was a repost from a group named Red Line for Gaza, which accused Israel of crossing 'a red line' by allowing the starvation of civilians to continue. Grande's activism concerning Israel is not a new development; she has previously shared content accusing Israel of committing war crimes, as seen when she amplified messages from the group Jewish Voice for Peace, which has been criticized for failing to differentiate between Hamas and Palestinian civilians. The ongoing conflict in Gaza has drawn international attention, leading to diverse reactions from celebrities and public figures. Grande's statements have sparked controversy, particularly given that she has caused a stir for her perceived double standards concerning terrorism and violence. Her 2017 concert in Manchester was the target of an Islamic terrorist attack that killed 22 concertgoers, mostly children, which marked one of the deadliest attacks on British soil. Despite that attack, critics note that she has never publicly condemned Islamic extremism and has refrained from linking it to the suicide bombing, focusing instead on humanitarian issues regarding the Palestinian territories. This inconsistency has led to debates about celebrity activism and how public figures select which causes to speak on, especially when their own experiences intersect with related issues.