Israel-Palestine crisis: Stars who've spoken in favour of Palestine

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Former adult film actor Mia Khalifa is one of the stars who has openly advocated her support for Palestine.

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Mark Ruffalo, known for his role as The Hulk in Marvel's Avengers, took to social media to show his support for Palestine. He shared a message from journalist and author Nathan Thrall, which said: "It is horrific to see innocent civilians killed and held hostage, and there is no justification for it."

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Lending his support to Palestine, model and professional boxer Younes Bendjima said, "I'd love to but I can't... there's only one side." He also criticised the idea of blaming both sides for the fighting,

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Ex New Zealand rugby star Sonny Bill Williams showed support by sharing a Palestinian flag and wrote, "Praying for Gaza!"

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"If you are not careful, the newspapers will have you hating the people who are oppressed, and loving the people who are doing the oppressing,(sic)" said US Olympic fencer Ibtihaj Muhammad.

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Swedish singer Zara Larsson also took to social media and wrote, "Oh so it's stand with Ukraine when Russia invades but not Palesti-."

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