As Israeli apartheid continues its relentless persecution of Palestinians, celebrities and influential names in showbiz across the world are increasingly utilising their platform to urge an immediate ceasefire. Among the horde of persistent critics of Israel, Oscar-winning American actress Susan Sarandon has once again called for the liberation of Palestine.

Known for her anti-war activism, the Thelma & Louise actress took to her Instagram grid with a carousel post containing a brief video clip of a protest rally in Washington in support of Palestine. A large crowd of protestors can be seen in the clip, holding Palestinian flags, with some wearing black and white keffiyehs, the indigenous scarf that has become a global symbol of Palestinian resistance.

Aside from the video clip, Sarandon shared a picture of herself standing with Cornel West, philosopher, critic and a recent third party candidate for the 2024 US presidential election. In the post’s caption, the actor wrote, “Standing with the hundreds of thousands of people for Palestine in Washington, DC today.” The Atlantic City actress stated, “We must bear witness until Palestine is free. More than 23,357 were killed and at least 10,000 of those were children. Ceasefire now.”