These Artists Are Willing to be Banned and Lose Their Jobs to Defend Palestine

Kapanlagi.com - Indonesian artists are currently united in a resounding voice to support the independence of Palestine. They are not only speaking through social media, but also taking to the streets.

In fact, some of them participated in the defense of Palestine action at Monas on Sunday, November 5, 2023. This initiative has received attention because it shows a deep commitment and concern for a highly sensitive global issue.

However, this brave support does not come without consequences. Some artists who actively speak about Palestine on the Instagram platform face account blocking and restrictions on their social media accounts. Some of them have lost their jobs for refusing to collaborate with brands that support Israel.

Interestingly, some artists who have lost their social media accounts remain spirited and continue to campaign for support for Palestine on other social media platforms or by creating new social media accounts.

1. Syifa Hadju

Instagram.com/@syifahadju

Syifa Hadju, a popular young artist, recently became part of the pro-Palestine movement and shared those historic moments on the leading social media platform, Instagram.

Her courage to speak up and take action for Palestinian independence has captivated many of her followers. However, this brave act did not come without significant consequences.

Syifa Hadju firmly demonstrates her commitment to this humanitarian issue. She is even willing to lose collaboration contracts with some brands that do not align with her beliefs. This decision has resulted in her losing job opportunities in several projects.

2. Riza Syah

Instagram.com/@rizasyah_14

Riza Syah, a 29-year-old actor, recently gained significant attention when his photos participating in the pro-Palestine movement at Monas were removed from the Instagram social media platform.

This action could be a response to images supporting Palestinian independence, which often stir controversy. However, Riza Syah remains unaffected by the takedown.

Despite his photos being deleted, Riza Syah remains steadfast in his beliefs and continues to voice his support for Palestinian independence. He does not fear losing his social media account due to this action.

3. Nanda Arsyinta

Instagram.com/@nandaarsynt

Nanda Arsyinta, a content creator known for her makeup videos, recently made a video with a Palestine theme which she shared through her Instagram account.

Behind her efforts to voice support for Palestine, Nanda revealed that her account has been shadow banned several times. This is a challenge often faced by social media users who speak about sensitive issues.

Shadow banning is the practice where someone's social media content or account is limited in visibility without official notification. Despite experiencing this, Nanda Arsyinta continues to voice her support for Palestine.

4. Mira Agile

Instagram.com/@miraagile

A surprising incident occurred on the Instagram account of famous influencer, Mira Agile, when her account suddenly disappeared after she created content supporting Palestine. Her loyal followers on the platform were concerned about the loss of her account.

Mira, known for her creative and entertaining content, eventually lost access to her old Instagram account. However, good news quickly spread as her Instagram account was finally restored.

After some time without access to her account, Mira managed to regain control of her Instagram account. This incident did not make Mira afraid to vocalize her views on Palestine.

5. Atta Halilintar

Instagram.com/@attahalilintar

Atta Halilintar, a TikTok celebrity known for his entertaining content, recently decided to support Palestine and raise donations for humanitarian aid there through his platform.

However, this action did not come without consequences, as the TikTok blue checkmark suddenly disappeared from his account. The removal of this blue checkmark made many netizens aware of his efforts to support Palestine.

With the support of his followers, Atta Halilintar remains focused on his goal of helping Palestine. Despite facing these technical challenges, the message Atta wants to convey about the importance of helping fellow human beings is paramount.

6. Kartika Putri

Instagram.com/@kartikaputriworld

Kartika Putri, a public figure who is brave and vocal in supporting the independence of Palestine, has faced quite serious challenges due to her actions.

Although she openly voices her support for Palestine, she has received frightening threats. These threats highlight how sensitive the issue of Palestine is.

Kartika Putri also revealed that her actions to raise the issue of Palestine on her social media platform have affected the number of views on her Instagram account. Nevertheless, Kartika Putri continues to fight for the Palestinian cause.

(kpl/haz)