Anne Lennox is reflecting on the massive tragedy that has unfolded in the Middle East since Hamas launched its deadliest attack yet on Israel a year ago.
Sharing a series of infographics via Instagram on Monday (October 7), the politically outspoken musician took a moment to mourn all the casualties that have occurred over the past 12 months — including the Hamas attack More than 1,200 Israelis were killed.Associated Press More than 41,000 people are estimated to have died in Israel’s year-long war against the terror group.
“This is a heavy day – a year after the events created a ‘turning point’ in decades of discord and brutality,” Lennox wrote. “I had been hoping things would turn out differently. Better…but tragically – that is not the case. On October 7, 2024, we will face a potential “forever war” situation, and the entire Middle East is on the verge of falling completely into it.
“Today’s professional politicians have no moral compass, the understanding of ‘never again’ has disappeared before their eyes, and ‘human rights’ have been torn to pieces,” she continued. “We humans are capable of both tremendous achievements and unspeakable atrocities.”
The Eurythmics frontman also encouraged followers to “reflect on the sacredness of life…and the qualities of peace, compassion and empathy.”
“I support ceasefire and peace,” she added in her comments. “This is what I ask for. I deplore anti-Semitism as much as I deplore the killing, injury and continued displacement of children, women and innocent Palestinian civilians.
“Of course, I want to see the innocent hostages returned safely to their families,” Lennox concluded. “Sadly, this doesn’t seem to be a priority [Israeli Prime Minister] Netanyahu and his government.
As the Sweet Dreams artist points out, violence in Gaza has continued since the October 7 attacks. On Monday, as Israelis gathered for a memorial service to pay tribute to those lost that day, Associated Press According to reports, Hamas and the Lebanese armed organization Hezbollah simultaneously launched rockets into Israel. Meanwhile, Palestinians face severe hunger and homelessness across the country as tensions with Iran rise and Israel continues its attacks on Gaza and Lebanon.
Lennox is not the first musician to support Ceasefire during a crisis. Dua Lipa, Paramore, Cardi B, Megan Thee Stallion, Reneé Rapp, Hozier, Muna and more have also called for an immediate end to the violence in Gaza, while Drake, Jennifer Lopez, Adam Lambert and several other stars have signed the Artists4Ceasefire letter 10/2023 Report to President Joe Biden and the U.S. Congress in March.
