Sam Heughan speaks out to explain why he signed a letter from the group Artists for Palestine UK.
He stranger The actor is one of more than 2,000 people, including Tilda Swinton and Miriam Margolyes, who signed the document condemning Israel for “war crimes” without mentioning all the people killed by Hamas terrorists.
“Our governments not only tolerate war crimes, they aid and abet them. There will come a time when they will have to be held accountable for their complicity. But for now, while we condemn every act of violence against civilians and every breach of international law, whoever commits it, our obligation is to do everything possible to put an end to the unprecedented cruelty being inflicted on Gaza,” the statement reads. the letter.
Sam has since spoken out to explain that he “inadvertently” signed the letter thinking it was just a call for peace.
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“I inadvertently signed something that does not reflect my beliefs. “I thought it was a simple call for PEACE… it wasn’t,” Sam wrote in a statement on Instagram.
He continued: “I condemn violence in any form. I oppose terrorism and evil and am heartbroken and shocked by the recent horrendous actions of Hamas. It’s disturbing to the core, my heart goes out to everyone affected. I don’t know enough and I try to educate myself about the conflicts in the Middle East. I feel helpless and wish I could help in some way. I ask for compassion for all the innocent people affected. Peace and love to all of you.”
Sam is currently in New York City on a press tour.
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Source: vcmp.edu.vn