Kim Kardashian is showing particular sensitivity to terrorism due to her heritage. The 42-year-old reality star has recently spoken out about Hamas’ attack on Israel, which is reported to have claimed the lives of more than 1000 people. She has been deeply affected by the horrific images that have circulated worldwide and wants those suffering to know that they are not alone in their ordeal.
In a statement posted on Instagram, she expressed her support for her Jewish friends and family, saying, ‘A message to my Jewish friends and family: I love you. I support you. I have heard about how scared you feel during this time, and I want you to know you are not alone in this.’
‘My heart is broken seeing the videos of these babies and families being terrorized and murdered in front of the whole world! As human beings with a heart, how can anyone not be devastated by these horrific images that we will never be able to unsee? Brutal terrorism has taken innocent lives, and now both Israeli and Palestinian civilians are suffering, paying the greatest price there is.
As an Armenian, I am particularly sensitive to these issues because I have been advocating for recognition of the Armenian Genocide for years. Now, after months of blockade with minimal media coverage and no external support, Armenians are the victims of an ethnic cleansing themselves in Artsakh. They are currently suffering from an extreme humanitarian crisis, with prisoners of war still being held captive or missing.
The star of ‘The Kardashians’ went on to urge her 364 million followers to remember that they should ‘always have room for compassion toward innocent victims’ who are caught up in the chaos.
She stated, ‘No matter which side you are on or how you have been affected by the horrors of these past few days, our hearts should always have room for compassion towards innocent victims caught in the crossfire of conflicts over power, politics, religion, race, and ethnicity.
Although I know there is nothing I can do personally to alleviate the suffering of those who are affected, my family and I are praying for the safe return of hostages, for those who have lost their lives and their grieving families, and for peace for all the innocent. We also hope that the perpetrators of this indefensible violence are brought to justice.’
Kim concluded her statement by encouraging her followers to ‘reach out’ to their loved ones to check on them and not to ‘judge’ others for how they choose to respond in times of crisis.
She added, ‘My call to action today, something that we can all do, is simply to reach out to your friends, colleagues, and those in your community who are hurting, no matter which side they are on. Check in on them and tell them you love them. I also ask that, during difficult times like these, we refrain from passing judgment on those who do or do not speak out, as everyone should be allowed to cope with times of crisis in the way that feels most comfortable, whether privately or publicly. Prayers and Peace always.’
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