Oscar-winning actress Jennifer Lawrence has voiced deep concern over the ongoing situation in Gaza, describing it as “no less than a genocide” and condemning the violence as unacceptable.
Jennifer Lawrence says what’s happening in Palestine “is no less than a genocide and it’s unacceptable.”
“I’m terrified and it’s mortifying… I’m terrified for my children, for all of our children. On top of everything else, what makes me so sad is that this disrespect and the… pic.twitter.com/PgpJbRYaWq
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She made the remarks during a press conference at the San Sebastian Film Festival on Friday, where she was promoting her new film Die My Love and receiving the prestigious Donostia Award
Speaking Out on Global Issues
When asked about the conflict in Palestine, Lawrence said, “I’m terrified and it’s mortifying. What’s happening is no less than a genocide and it’s unacceptable.” She expressed particular worry for the future of children worldwide, adding, “I’m terrified for my children, for all of our children.”
Lawrence also criticized the current state of American politics, lamenting the lack of integrity and empathy. “The kids who are voting right now at 18, it’s going to be totally normal to them that politics has no integrity. Politicians lie, there is no empathy,” she said. She warned that ignoring global issues could have repercussions at home: “When you ignore what’s happening on one side of the world, it won’t be long until it’s on your side as well.”
Despite her strong statements, Lawrence stressed that it is not the responsibility of artists to solve political crises. “I wish that there was something I could say, something that I could do to fix this extremely complex and disgraceful situation. It breaks my heart,” she said. She urged people to hold leaders accountable rather than expecting actors to shoulder political responsibility.
Earlier in the conference, Lawrence highlighted the importance of film festivals in defending freedom of speech, especially amid growing threats to expression in the U.S. She spoke about the power of art to foster empathy and connect people across cultures.
Die My Love premiered at the San Sebastian Film Festival on Friday, featuring Lawrence alongside Robert Pattinson. The film has already attracted attention for her intense performance and was previously praised at Cannes, where it received a six-minute standing ovation.
With additional input by GVS Intl Desk