They are musicians, actors, models, artists, or activists. They come from the United States, the United Kingdom, Spain, Canada, or France. What do they have in common? They have publicly taken a stand, often at the risk of their careers, to defend the Palestinian people. Here is the top 25 pro-Palestinian personalities who have made an impact worldwide.
Since October 2023, the war in Gaza has led to an unprecedented global awakening. In the streets of London, Paris, New York, and Madrid, millions of people have demonstrated their support for the Palestinian people. But beyond anonymous crowds, public figures have chosen to break their silence—at the risk of their reputation, contracts, and sometimes their careers. This ranking pays tribute to them.
We have intentionally excluded athletes from this ranking, as they have their own dedicated article: Top 20 Pro-Palestine Athletes — Lamine Yamal, Guardiola, Salah, Cantona, and many others are presented in detail there.
Music: When Artists Make Gaza Resonate
Dua Lipa
Born in London to Albanian parents from Kosovo, Dua Lipa knows what it means to grow up with the history of an oppressed people. From October 2023, she took a stand on her social media to call for an immediate ceasefire in Gaza, exposing herself to a wave of international criticism. Far from remaining silent, she maintained her commitment, relaying information about the humanitarian situation and supporting organizations aiding Palestinians. In a music industry often hesitant about political subjects, her courage has made her a reference figure for an entire generation.
Zayn Malik
Son of a Muslim Pakistani father and a British mother, Zayn Malik grew up between two cultures, two histories, two ways of seeing the world. Since his beginnings with One Direction, he has never hidden his origins or his sensitivity to issues of justice. Faced with the war in Gaza, he displayed his support for Palestine on his social media, defying pressure from a music industry often silent. His commitment, discreet but constant, particularly resonates with the millions of young Muslims who follow him around the world.
Roger Waters
Co-founder of Pink Floyd and one of the most vibrant consciences in global rock, Roger Waters has championed the Palestinian cause for decades. Long before Gaza made headlines, he campaigned for a cultural boycott of Israel and denounced the occupation of Palestinian territories since the 2000s. His concerts transformed into political platforms, with giant projections of Palestinian children's faces and strong messages about resistance and freedom. He was one of the co-founders of the BDS (Boycott, Divestment, Sanctions) movement in the artistic world, calling on his fellow musicians to refuse to perform in Israel as long as the occupation continued. Often controversial, always determined, Roger Waters remains one of his generation's most committed artistic voices for Palestine. The Free Palestine movement, which he helped popularize in Western culture, still resonates today in stadiums and concert halls worldwide.
Macklemore
American rapper Macklemore, known for his stands against racism and social inequality, took another step in 2024 by dedicating several songs to the Palestinian cause. His song Hind's Hall, released at the height of pro-Palestinian student protests in the United States, became an anthem of the movement. All proceeds were donated to UNRWA. Macklemore embodies this generation of American rappers for whom art is inseparable from political commitment.
Billie Eilish
At just 23, Billie Eilish is one of the most listened-to artists in the world. At the 2024 Oscars, she and her brother Finneas wore the red Artists4Ceasefire pin, joining dozens of other artists in calling for an immediate halt to the bombing in Gaza. This gesture, seen by hundreds of millions of people, helped bring the Palestinian question to the forefront of global cultural debate. Billie Eilish proves that one can be a pop star and have a conscience.
Billie Eilish wearing the famous Red Palestine Pin, which you can find on Boutique Palestine.
The Weeknd
Abel Tesfaye, also known as The Weeknd, didn't just express his solidarity in words. The Canadian artist of Ethiopian origin allocated $2 million from his XO Humanitarian Fund to humanitarian aid operations in Gaza. A concrete gesture, rare in an industry where declarations often replace actions. The Weeknd has thus established himself as one of the most generous artistic personalities in supporting the Palestinian people.
Angèle
Belgian singer Angèle, one of the most popular voices in French-language pop, has made her commitment to Palestine a public and acknowledged act. In June 2024, she headlined the charity concert Voices for Gaza at La Cigale in Paris, with all proceeds donated to Medical Aid for Palestinians. She had previously signed a public statement with 230 personalities appealing to Emmanuel Macron for the recognition of the State of Palestine. In September 2025, she co-signed another statement with 140 French and Belgian artists demanding diplomatic protection for the humanitarian flotilla for Gaza, publicly denouncing governments' silence in the face of the genocide of the Palestinian people. In a musical environment often hesitant, Angèle never hesitated to use her fame in service of the cause.
Modeling: The Hadids, Daughters of Palestine
Bella Hadid
Bella Hadid is undoubtedly the most visible pro-Palestinian personality in the world. And for good reason: her father, Mohamed Anwar Hadid, was born in Nazareth in 1948, the very year of the Nakba—he was nine days old when his family was expelled from Palestine. Bella carries this history in her blood. She has been protesting for Palestine since 2017, long before the conflict made international headlines. In 2024, with her sister Gigi, she donated $1 million to four Palestinian humanitarian organizations. On her Instagram, followed by tens of millions of people, she documents, alerts, and testifies. Bella Hadid is much more than a model: she is an activist. Proudly wear your Palestinian keffiyeh as she does.
Gigi Hadid
The eldest of the Hadid sisters shares the same Palestinian roots and the same unwavering commitment. Gigi Hadid was one of the first celebrities to speak out after October 2023, reminding everyone that her solidarity with Palestine does not exclude empathy for all civilian victims. With Bella, she co-donated $1 million, distributed among HEAL Palestine, the Palestine Children's Relief Fund, World Central Kitchen, and UNRWA. Gigi embodies a nuanced, humanist, and constant form of engagement.
Gigi Hadid wearing a beautiful Palestinian dress with keffiyeh patterns.
Cinema and Television: When Hollywood Speaks Palestinian
Angelina Jolie
A UNHCR Goodwill Ambassador for over twenty years, Angelina Jolie has visited dozens of conflict zones around the world. Her commitment to human rights is not new—but her stance on Gaza has been particularly noted. She publicly denounced the suffering inflicted on the Palestinian civilian population and called for the protection of children. In a Hollywood often cautious, Angelina Jolie continues to use her fame for causes she deems just.
Javier Bardem
Oscar-winning Spanish actor Javier Bardem is among the European personalities most committed to Palestine. As early as 2014, he signed an open letter denouncing the "genocide" in Gaza, alongside Penélope Cruz, causing a sharp controversy. Far from retracting, he reaffirmed his positions during the 2023-2024 conflict. In Spain, a country that recognized the State of Palestine in 2024, Javier Bardem has become a symbol of artistic commitment to the Palestinian cause. For our Spanish customers who wish to show their support, discover our collection of Palestinian flags.
Javier Bardem draped in a keffiyeh in the colors of the Palestine flag.
Penélope Cruz
Javier Bardem's partner in life and struggle, Penélope Cruz also signed the 2014 open letter denouncing the violence in Gaza. This stance brought her considerable pressure in the Hollywood industry. She never apologized for it. Her commitment to Palestine is part of a broader vision of human rights and the dignity of peoples. In Spain and Latin America, Penélope Cruz is a figure of moral as well as artistic authority.
Mark Ruffalo
Mark Ruffalo, known for his role as the Hulk in Marvel movies, is one of the most actively engaged American actors for Palestine. At the 2024 Oscars, he wore the Artists4Ceasefire pin. On Instagram, he posted unambiguous messages: "Genocide is not a gray area." He co-signed an open letter with more than 700 SAG-AFTRA members calling for the protection of artists speaking out for Palestine and a permanent ceasefire. Mark Ruffalo proves that one can be a blockbuster superstar and an engaged citizen.
Mark Ruffalo at the Oscars, wearing the famous Red Palestine Pin.
Susan Sarandon
A long-time activist for civil rights, against the war in Iraq, and for the homeless, Susan Sarandon did not hesitate to add Palestine to her struggles. Her support for the solidarity movement with Gaza cost her her agent and several contracts. She owned it. At over 77 years old, Susan Sarandon continues to demonstrate that an artistic career and a political conscience are not incompatible—even when it comes at a price.
Susan Sarandon wearing the famous red and white Palestinian keffiyeh.
Andrew Garfield
British-American actor Andrew Garfield, famous for his role as Spider-Man, spoke with rare clarity on the situation in Gaza. In October 2024, during a public appearance in New York, he stated that collective energy should focus on "the lives of Palestinians in Gaza right now." He signed the Artists4Ceasefire letter and has continually called for an end to the bombings. His stance, sincere and well-documented, contrasts with the silence of many other stars of his caliber.
Jennifer Lawrence
In September 2025, at the San Sebastián Film Festival, Jennifer Lawrence broke Hollywood's silence with strong words: she called the situation in Gaza "nothing short of a genocide" and called for political accountability. While acknowledging that celebrities are not the ones who solve crises, she insisted on the need not to ignore what is happening. In an industry where political risk-taking is often avoided, Jennifer Lawrence chose to speak out.
Emma Watson
British actress Emma Watson, globally known for her role as Hermione Granger in the Harry Potter saga, took a stand for Palestine in 2022 with an Instagram post titled "Solidarity is a verb" — an image of pro-Palestinian protesters accompanied by a quote about solidarity. The reaction from Israeli officials was immediate and virulent. Watson never retracted her statement. In 2025, she confided in a podcast that her stance on Palestine had "closed doors" for her in the industry — but added: "Silence is not an option when lives are at stake." A rare sacrifice in an industry where caution is often the norm.
Cate Blanchett
UNHCR Goodwill Ambassador and two-time Oscar winner, Australian Cate Blanchett has used every means at her disposal to advocate for the Palestinian cause. In November 2023, she spoke before the European Parliament: "I am not Syrian, nor Ukrainian, nor from Palestine. But I am a witness. And having witnessed the human cost of war, I cannot look away." She signed the Artists4Ceasefire letter and put her gala gown up for sale to benefit Palestinian healthcare workers in 2025. At Cannes 2024, her dress, with colors evoking the Palestinian flag, made headlines worldwide. Cate Blanchett embodies deep humanist commitment, nourished by decades of activism for refugees.
Joaquin Phoenix
Oscar winner for Joker and one of Hollywood's most outspoken consciences, Joaquin Phoenix has repeatedly taken a stand for Palestine. In 2024, he supported Jonathan Glazer's Oscar speech, which denounced the use of Jewish identity to justify the occupation. In May 2025 at Cannes, he signed the letter condemning the film world's silence in the face of the genocide in Gaza. In September 2025, he joined over 3,900 signatories of Film Workers for Palestine, pledging to refuse to work with complicit Israeli film institutions. Phoenix is one of the most awarded actors of his generation — and one of the most committed.
Art, politics, and activism: pro-Palestinian voices changing the world
Zohran Mamdani
An American socialist of Ugandan-Indian origin, Zohran Mamdani became the Mayor of New York — the world's most influential city — in November 2025, making his explicit support for Palestine a central plank of his campaign. This was a historic first. As early as November 2023, he led a five-day hunger strike in front of the White House to demand a ceasefire in Gaza. As a New York legislator, he had championed a law prohibiting American charities from funding illegal Israeli settlers. Faced with attacks from his rival Andrew Cuomo and pro-Israeli billionaires who spent millions against him, Mamdani never backed down — and he won. His election sends a major political signal: in the largest city in the United States, supporting Palestine is no longer an electoral obstacle. It is a strength.
Banksy
The anonymous British artist Banksy has been one of the most committed artists for Palestine since the 2000s. He has traveled to Gaza and the West Bank multiple times to paint murals on the separation wall — works that have become iconic worldwide. In 2015, he opened the "Walled Off Hotel" in Bethlehem, an art gallery hotel located opposite the Israeli separation wall, with "the worst view in the world" in his own words. In 2023-2024, he created numerous works in homage to the victims of Gaza, transforming the streets of London and other European cities into spaces of visual protest. His art transforms the concrete of occupation into a gallery of resistance. Each Banksy mural in Palestine is a manifesto: against confinement, for freedom, for humanity. To learn more about his commitment, read our article Banksy and Palestine: Art, Resistance, and Hope. For lovers of committed art, discover our Palestine posters inspired by Palestinian artistic resistance, and of course our magnificent Banksy Palestine Pins: Girl with Balloon and the Flower Thrower.
Noam Chomsky
Linguist, philosopher, and world-renowned American intellectual, Noam Chomsky has championed the Palestinian cause for over fifty years. His analyses of US policy in the Middle East, the Israeli occupation, and international law have influenced generations of activists and academics. At 96, he continues to speak out against what he considers a systematic violation of the rights of the Palestinian people. Chomsky is an essential intellectual reference for understanding the conflict in its historical depth.
Rima Hassan
Franco-Palestinian lawyer, human rights activist, and now a Member of the European Parliament, Rima Hassan is one of the most powerful and well-documented voices for Palestine in Europe. Born in France to Palestinian refugee parents, she has made international law and the Palestinian cause the core of her public commitment. Her election to the European Parliament in 2024 marked a turning point: for the first time, a Palestinian voice spoke from within the institutions of the European Union. She is the living embodiment of resistance through law and words. To learn more about the women and men who shaped Palestinian history, read our article on the Top 10 Palestinian Personalities Who Made History.
Rima Hassan aboard the Global Sumud flotilla, and her now famous Rima Hassan necklace from Boutique Palestine.
Greta Thunberg
Swedish climate activist Greta Thunberg has expanded her fight to human rights in general, and to Palestine in particular. Since 2023, she has participated in pro-Palestinian demonstrations and relayed calls for a ceasefire. For her, climate justice and political justice are inseparable: one cannot defend the planet without defending the people who are its primary victims. Her inclusion in this ranking illustrates the convergence of struggles that characterizes an entire generation of activists.
The Voice of Palestine: Saint Levant
He doesn't support Palestine from the outside — he is Palestine. Saint Levant, real name Marwan Abdelhamid, was born in Jerusalem in 2000 to a French mother of Algerian origin and a Palestinian-Serbian father. He grew up in Gaza, fled the war at age 7, and built a global music career proudly bearing his Palestinian identity.
His album Deira (2024), named after the hotel his father built on the Gaza seafront — and which Israeli strikes destroyed — has become one of the most poignant works on the international music scene. He sings in Arabic, French, and English, blending Algerian chaâbi, hip-hop, and R&B, in a fusion that literally embodies what it means to be Palestinian today: multifaceted, uprooted, yet deeply rooted.
At Coachella in April 2024, he performed in front of tens of thousands of people, sporting tattoos of the historical map of Palestine and a watermelon — a symbol of Palestinian resistance. At the Gnaoua festival in Morocco, he led the audience in chants of "Free Palestine." On stage in Washington, New York, Paris, or Essaouira, his concerts transform into acts of collective memory.
"My body is in Paris, but my heart is in Gaza," he declared after receiving an award. His music is not just pro-Palestinian — it is Palestinian. And that's why it resonates worldwide. For lovers of Palestinian keffiyeh and Palestinian culture, Saint Levant is an essential reference.
Saint Levant with our red and black keffiyeh as well as our Palestine necklace.
Why these pro-Palestinian voices matter
These twenty personalities do not all have the same degree of commitment, nor the same risks to take. Roger Waters has been an activist for fifty years; Jennifer Lawrence took a stand for the first time in 2025. The Weeknd donated 2 million dollars; Andrew Garfield spoke on a podcast. Regardless of the magnitude of the gesture: in a media world where silence is often the rule, every statement counts.
What they have in common is that they refused to look away. In an entertainment industry often timid, subject to economic pressures and career calculations, they chose their side — that of civilians, children, displaced families. They chose Palestine.
Their commitment also illustrates an increasingly evident geopolitical reality: support for Palestine is no longer marginal. It is global, transversal, multi-generational. From concert halls to Hollywood red carpets, from American universities to London recording studios, a collective consciousness is forming. To understand which countries have officially recognized the State of Palestine, read our article which countries support Palestine.
And if you wish to take concrete action in turn, discover how to help Palestine daily. Wearing a Palestine bracelet, displaying a Palestinian flag, or wearing a Palestine jersey, is also a way to join this global movement of solidarity — and to say, on your scale, that you too have chosen. 🇵🇸
FAQ — Pro-Palestinian Personalities
Who is the most famous pro-Palestinian personality in the world?
Bella Hadid is undoubtedly the most globally visible pro-Palestinian personality. The daughter of a Palestinian father born in 1948, she has been an activist since 2017 and has donated 1 million dollars to Palestinian humanitarian organizations with her sister Gigi.
Which artists supported Palestine at the 2024 Oscars?
Several artists wore the red Artists4Ceasefire pin at the 2024 Oscars ceremony, including Billie Eilish, her brother Finneas, Mark Ruffalo, and Ramy Youssef. This collective gesture helped bring the Palestinian issue to the forefront of the global cultural debate.
Which artist made the largest donation for Gaza?
The Weeknd allocated 2 million dollars from his XO Humanitarian Fund to humanitarian aid operations in Gaza, making him one of the most generous donors among global celebrities.
Are there any pro-Palestinian political figures in Europe?
Yes. Rima Hassan, a Franco-Palestinian lawyer, has been a Member of the European Parliament since 2024. She is one of the most well-documented and powerful voices for Palestine within European institutions.