Olly Alexander, the former Years and Years singer, has been urged by fans to withdraw from the Eurovision Song Contest just hours before he is due to represent the UK on stage.
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Amy Schumer has expanded on her views about the ongoing conflict in the Middle East.The comedian and actor has been vocal in her support of Israel and has used her Instagram platform to call for the release of hostages held in Gaza.She is also one of the many celebrities who have signed an open letter from the Creative Community For Peace in support of Israel.Now, speaking with Variety, Schumer has clarified her stance, sharing that she disagrees with the actions of Israel’s Prime Minister, Benjamin Netanyahu.Schumer said: “I don’t agree with anything that Netanyahu is doing, and neither do the Israelis I know.”She continued: “Of course what’s going on in Gaza is sickening, horrifying and unthinkable.”“And, I don’t think it’s OK to hate anyone because they were born Jewish,” she added.Schumer continued: “It’s got to this place where you can’t speak up for other Jews without people feeling like it’s a slight to the conditions in Gaza.”Elsewhere in the article, Schumer explained how her speaking out on the conflict is impacting others.
When a woman reportedly approached Schumer during the Variety interview to thank her for showing her support for Israel, Schumer said: “That moment you just saw? Maybe 10 times a day that happens to me.”The 42-year-old comedian has made several posts on social media expressing her views about the ongoing conflict, as well as reposting content by other famous figures such as Stranger Things’ Brett Gelman and The Big Bang Theory’s Mayim Bialik.
.Olly Alexander, the former Years and Years singer, has been urged by fans to withdraw from the Eurovision Song Contest just hours before he is due to represent the UK on stage.
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