In a display of solidarity during the Blockout 2024, Pakistani celebrities such as Mahira Khan, Armeena Khan, Anoushey Ashraf, Hania Ahmed, and Fatima Bhutto have used their Instagram accounts to highlight the dire situation in Rafah.
Their posts draw attention to the ongoing humanitarian crisis, urging followers to support the victims and take action.
Mahira Khan shared poignant images and videos highlighting the atrocities faced by the people of Rafah, reposting a heartbreaking video by Palestinian journalist Motaz Azaiza.
The video showed the corpses of children, with Mahira captioning it, “However can this be the world we live in?” Her millions of followers likely share her sentiments regarding these horrors.
Similarly, actor Armeena Khan, a vocal advocate for social causes, utilized her platform to spotlight Rafah’s plight.
Through her stories, she expressed her commitment to spreading awareness about Palestine, noting her privilege of living in a country where she can sleep without fearing for her life each night.
Emphasizing collective action, Armeena shared images, videos, and tweets showcasing the horrors in Rafah.
One story read, “Motaz’s stories destroyed my soul tonight. They look like snapshots from hell. Watch but be mindful it’s the sort of thing that scars you for life.”
Actors Hania Ahmed and RJ Anoushey Ashraf also joined the chorus, sharing posts about the grim reality in Rafah. One post read, “Israel is burning people alive in Rafah right now.
They’re counting on Americans to be too busy during this holiday weekend to pay attention to their latest massacre.”
Writer Fatima Bhutto shared statistics on the most recent attack in Rafah, stating, “Israel bombed Rafah over 60 times in 48 hours after International Court of Justice orders.”
She captioned her post, “We should not rest till this is stopped. My heart aches.” Fatima has shared several other posts with pertinent information about the ongoing genocide.
These collective efforts by Pakistani celebrities serve as a powerful reminder of the harsh realities faced by many.
The most impactful way to help those suffering is by raising awareness. Israeli airstrikes killed at least 35 Palestinians on Sunday and wounded dozens in an area in the southern Gaza Strip city of Rafah designated for the displaced, according to Palestinian health and civil emergency service officials.
