As if Silent About Palestine, Taylor Swift Receives Criticism From Fans

Kapanlagi.com - Written by Devie Vyatri Permata Cahyadi

As we know, the massive genocide in Gaza is not over yet. The conflict between Israel and Palestine is a major concern for the global community. For approximately 9 months, Israel has continued its relentless bombing campaign, causing tens of thousands of Palestinian deaths.

Seeing the relentless savagery of Israel in perpetrating genocide against Palestine, many communities around the world have called for action with the hashtag Free Palestine. This movement has also been joined by Swifties (Taylor Swift fans) who have voiced their support. Recently, Taylor Swift has faced pressure from her fans to speak up about the conflict in Palestine. However, she is seen as indifferent and silent. This has led the American singer to receive a lot of criticism.

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1. Taylor Swift's Statement Sparks Fans' Anger

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Swifties have collectively demanded a response from Taylor Swift regarding the genocide occurring in Palestine. As one of the world's most popular singers, Swifties believe that if Taylor Swift speaks out, her home country, the United States, will listen and be moved to cease its support for Israel. However, Taylor Swift has remained silent up until now.

Recently, Taylor Swift received heavy criticism from her fans. On Sunday, June 2, 2024, she held The Eras Tour concert in Lyon, France. According to reports, many Swifties attended the concert wearing Palestinian-themed attire to show their support. Additionally, fans loudly chanted 'Free Palestine' multiple times while Taylor Swift was performing.

To everyone's surprise, the singer of 'Style' proudly exclaimed 'Happy Pride month!' in response. Upon hearing this, many people expressed their disappointment with Taylor Swift's statement. It was deemed ignorant, and she was accused of disregarding humanity.

2. Entered the Blockout List 2024

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Following the controversy, Taylor Swift has become one of the world public figures who entered the blockout list 2024. What is blockout? Blockout is an online movement to block the social media accounts of Hollywood actors and a number of famous influencers due to their disregard for the genocide in Palestine.

Taylor Swift is suspected of being pro-Israel because she has not yet made an official statement regarding the Israel-Palestine conflict. This is what makes Taylor Swift the target of anger and accused of being a Zionist by some people. Not only Taylor Swift, but also a number of famous artists such as Kylie Jenner, Timothée Chalamet, Millie Bobby Brown, Gal Gadot, Ryan Gosling, Jennie BLACKPINK, and other top celebrities.

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