Post of Her Worldwide Support for Palestine, Gaza Photojournalist DMs Dara Arafah: Don't Leave Us Alone

Kapanlagi.com - Written by Anjellia Alfina Verronica

The video post of Dara Arafah recording millions of people taking to the streets during the Palestine Solidarity Action at Monas, Jakarta on November 5, 2023 went viral and received appreciation from all over the world. Seeing this, Dara Arafah is grateful for the viral video. Dara Arafah herself is one of the influencers who consistently voices support for Palestinian freedom.

It's no wonder that Dara Arafah's viral video has now garnered nearly 23 million viewers with 887 thousand likes and tens of thousands of comments that appreciate it because this conflict is currently in the spotlight as Israel's attacks are considered a Genocide crime. Even Dara Arafah received direct appreciation and messages from photojournalists working in Gaza, Palestine. Check out the information below, let's go!

1. Dara Arafah DMs Photo Journalists in Gaza

(photo credit: instagram.com/daraarafah)

On November 7, 2023, Dara Arafah shared a screenshot on her Instagram Stories showing a photo journalist named Mohammed Al Masri DMing Dara Arafah to express his personal appreciation and gratitude. The photo journalist even added a message hoping that the people of Indonesia will continue to support Gaza.

"You are the best support, and by God, do not leave us alone. Spread and make our voice heard," he wrote in the Direct Message.

2. Unexpecting Her Post to Go Viral

(photo credit: instagram.com/daraarafah)

Dara Arafah herself did not expect her post as a form of support for Palestine to go viral and gain worldwide attention, being reposted by international public figures and foreign media.

"MashaAllah, I didn't expect my previous post to go viral worldwide and even made it to the news abroad, and I even received notifications from the press in Gaza," Dara Arafah wrote on her Instagram account, Tuesday (November 7, 2023). "They are happy and grateful because I have represented their voice there. Believe me, what we are fighting for is not in vain. Stay strong," she continued.

Celebrity influencer Dara Arafah, who consistently supports Palestine, has received floods of praise from netizens. Since she decided to wear the hijab and has remained consistent until now, Dara is said to be spreading more positive vibes.

(kpl/ajl)