CELEBRITIES from all over the world have joined a social media campaign called “All eyes on Rafah”.
The viral post is being shared around the world in response to Israeli airstrikes on May 26, 2024.
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Why is everyone posting All eyes on Rafah?
A social media post in response to the conflict between Israel and Gaza had more than 34 million shares on Instagram in 24 hours.
The pro-Palestinian image depicts tents in a camp organized to spell “All Eyes on Rafah.”
It refers to a refugee camp in the southern region of Gaza that lost at least 45 people following an Israeli airstrike on May 26, 2024.
The attack hit an area housing displaced Palestinians, setting their tents on fire, according to Palestinian doctors.
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu called the attack a “tragic mistake”, while an Israel Defense Forces (IDF) spokesman said much of the destruction was caused by a subsequent fire that could not have been triggered only by the type of ammunition used.
The slogan “All eyes on Rafah” reportedly originated from a statement by Rick Peeperkorn, director of the World Health Office of the Organization of the Occupied Palestinian Territories.
He made the comment in February 2024, shortly after Benjamin Netanyahu ordered an evacuation plan for Rafah.
On social media, the hashtag #AllEyesOnRafah has garnered over 1,95,000 posts with millions of views (as of May 29, 2024)
It also trended on Instagram, with nearly 1,00,000 additional posts on the platform.
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Which celebrities posted the All Eyes on Rafah graphic?
The “All eyes on Rafah” image was also shared by influencers, athletes and celebrities.
Bridgerton star Nicola Coughlan posted again, as did superstar singer Dua Lipa.
Top Indian actors Alia Bhatt, Priyanka Chopra, Kareena Kapoor and Varun Dhawan also shared the viral image,
Support groups such as Save the Children, Oxfam, Americans for Justice in Palestine Action, Jewish Voice for Peace and the Palestine Solidarity Campaign have also adopted the slogan.
Palestine in my mind, in my blood and in my heart. Ever…
Bella Hadid
Supermodel Bella Hadid also spoke out on social media.
On Instagram, she said: “Palestine is on my mind, in my blood and in my heart. Ever…
“Although I still have to work, even with this HorrorWearing our culture makes me a proud Palestinian and I want the world to continue to see Palestine wherever we go.”
Bella continued: “I want to highlight the designers who have highlighted the Palestinian cause over the years.”
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What is ‘Where Were Your Eyes on October 7th?’ graphic?
In response to the viral “All eyes on Rafah” post, pro-Israel supporters released their own image.
It says “Where were your eyes on October 7?”, which is a response to the hostages taken by Hamas on that date.
Pro-Israel activists call “All Eyes on Rafah” “hypocritical.”
TIMETABLE OF THE WAR SO FAR
October 7, 2023: Hamas gunmen launch terror attack killing thousands of innocent civilians and taking hostages
October 7, 2023: Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu says Israel is at war and prepares revenge airstrikes on Gaza
October 19, 2023: Yemen’s Houthi terrorist groups begin attacking Red Sea cargo ships linked to Israel, including US and UK vessels
October 21, 2023: Aid trucks are sent across the border from Rafah to Gaza
October 27, 2023: Israel launches ground offensive in Gaza
November 1, 2023: People try to completely evacuate Gaza as the war escalates, but many are forced to stay
November 15, 2023: Israeli troops enter Gaza’s largest hospital, Al Shifa, after a multi-day siege as they believe Hamas is working inside
November 21, 2023: Israel and Hamas announce seven-day ceasefire and see exchange of Palestinian hostages and prisoners
November 2023: Truce ends with only half of hostages returned
December 1, 2023: Fighting resumes with first round of airstrikes in weeks
December 4, 2023: Israeli forces launch a massive ground attack in southern Gaza, towards the southern main city of Khan Younis
December 12, 2023: Countries call on Israel to find new ceasefire agreement to prevent civilian casualties
January 11, 2024: US and British warplanes, ships and submarines launch retaliatory strikes across Yemen
February 29, 2024: More than 100 Gazans die while queuing for humanitarian aid, with Israel and Hamas having different views on what happened
April 1, 2024: Israeli airstrikes kill seven aid workers from charity World Central Kitchen
April 1, 2024: The Iranian embassy was hit in Damascus by a suspected Israeli airstrike, killing several military officers and a high-ranking general
April 13, 2024: Tehran responds to the embassy attack by firing hundreds of missiles and drones at Israel, but most are intercepted
April 19, 2024: Israel hits back at Iran with precision strike near nuclear facility in Isfahan
April 23, 2024: Israel prepares for six-week attack on Rafah
April 24, 2024: Hostage claims 70 people held captive died after being bombed
April 29, 2024: Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu could receive an international arrest warrant for alleged war crimes in Gaza
May 4, 2024: Hamas claims the ceasefire agreement was agreed before Israel labeled the move a “stagger” and ended any negotiations
May 10, 2024: Hundreds of thousands of Rafah civilians have been told to flee the city as Israel prepares a planned attack to eliminate all Hamas
May 17, 2024: Several bodies of massacred Israeli civilians are discovered in Gaza and returned home to their loved ones
May 19, 2024: Benjamin Netanyahu and Hamas terrorist chief Yahya Sinwar face arrest on war crimes charges
May 22, 2024: Parents of Israeli hostages release video of Hamas thugs threatening to rape soldiers they captured and left bloodied
May 26, 2024 – Hamas launches multiple rockets at Tel Aviv after months of silence, Israel retaliates by launching a precision airstrike on Rafah that destroyed two senior Hamas chiefs
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