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CCFP, a non-profit entertainment industry organization, said the
letter was the first of its kind and "a call from the
entertainment industry unequivocally voicing support for Israel
and condemning Hamas' terrorism."
"This is terrorism. This is evil. There is no justification or
rationalization for Hamas' actions. These are barbaric acts of
terrorism that must be called out by everyone," the letter said.
Hamas began its attack on Israeli towns on Saturday and Israel's
public broadcaster Kan said the Israeli death toll had risen to
more than 1,300. Most were civilians gunned down in their homes,
on the streets or at a dance party. Scores of other people are
being held captive in the Gaza Strip.
An Israeli bombing campaign in Gaza has killed more than 1,400
Palestinians, Gaza authorities said.
Gadot, the Israeli actor who shot to fame playing Wonder Woman,
said she hoped the world remains steadfast in its support of the
Israeli people.
“My heart is aching for the lives lost and families shattered.
I’m praying for everyone who has been affected by Hamas’
terrorism and brutality," she said in the press release for the
open letter.
Other notable names that signed the letter included actors Liev
Schreiber, Chris Pine, Amy Schumer, Jamie Lee Curtis, writer and
producer Ryan Murphy and director Antoine Fuqua.
The letter also urges people to remember "the horrific images
that came out of Israel."
Haim Saban, the producer and businessman behind the Power
Rangers, said, "we in the Hollywood community and around the
world must stand with Israel as it defends itself against a
terrorist regime in Gaza that seeks Israel’s destruction."
(Reporting by Mary Milliken; Editing by Howard Goller)
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