The Artists for Ceasefire coalition continues to mobilize actors, filmmakers and cultural figures to demand an immediate and permanent ceasefire in the Gaza Strip, the delivery of humanitarian aid to civilians and the safe return of all hostages.
The initiative begins with a letter signed by 55 artists
Prominent names on the list include Jennifer Lopez, Bella and Gigi Hadid, Cate Blanchett, Zayn Malik, Bradley Cooper, Ben Affleck, Kristen Stewart, Joaquin Phoenix, Richard Gere, Andrew Garfield, Selena Gomez, Mark Ruffalo and Dua Lipa.
Campaign urges Washington to stop arming Israel
On September 5, 2024, the coalition expanded its activities by launching the “Stop the Weapons, Save Lives” campaign, urging the United States to stop sending weapons to Israel, citing what it described as “grave human rights violations.” The initiative continued its campaign after the change in the US administration, addressing its demands to the president and Congress to de-escalate, secure a ceasefire, end the bombardment of Gaza and ensure the safe release of hostages.
It also called on world leaders to act to stop the fighting, saying the United States could play a diplomatic role in ending the suffering. The coalition presents its work as a defense of human rights, freedom, justice, dignity and peace for Palestinians and Israelis. Its participants view a ceasefire as a first step toward survival, recovery and reconstruction, along with protecting civilians and bringing in aid.
Members of the initiative used an enamel pin featuring an orange hand with a black heart at its center on a red background. The coalition later launched a pin designed by artist and activist Shepard Fairey, combining a dove, a lotus flower and a heart as symbols of hope, resilience, peace and love.
