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Kaia Gerber, Cindy Crawford’s daughter is standing with family in the ongoing Israel-Palestine war. The 22-year-old, who is following in the steps of her mom as a model has maintained a low profile despite pursuing a career in showbiz. While threading her mom’s path, Kaia also upholds her dad Rande Gerber’s Jewish heritage. She once admitted she grew up observing Jewish traditions while also acknowledging her mom’s Christian roots. Hence, it is a no-brainer that the star would have an undisputed stance in the ongoing conflict.
Cindy Crawford’s Daughter Kaia Gerber Sides With Israel
Kaia Gerber voiced her take on the Israel-Palestine war in a series of written pieces shared on her Instagram stories. She kicked things off by sharing screenshots of a post solidarizing with the Jews, ultimately solidifying her support for Israel. It read:
“My heart is with my Jewish family & all the innocent people affected by the horrendous crimes taking place. There should be no debating when it comes to the loss of innocent lives.”
The model included a written note explaining the true meaning of compassion. According to the quote, compassion did not live in the mind, but in the heart. Hence, one should refrain from negotiating or reasoning with it when it does come into play. Kaia Gerber followed up with another write-up about the Israel-Palestine war by Gracie Abrahms. In the post, she recounted her experience undergoing training on “promoting understanding between Palestine and Israel youths,” as a teenager. The crooner recalled some of the inspiring takehomes from the program, writing,
“I spent time throughout Israel and the West Bank. Alongside my peers who live in both regions, I had the honor of witnessing the incredible depths of humanity, kindness, brilliance and tolerance from both communities.”
The post acknowledged the pain of both communities amid of the conflict. She also sympathized with the victims and their families, innocent lives lost as well as those being held hostage. Concluding the post, Gracie hoped for an end to the violence, and the prevalence of humanity above all else.
Celebrities Take a Stand in the War
Like Gracie, several celebrities have taken a neutral stance in the ongoing Israel-Palestine war. SKIMS founder Kim Kardashian faced backlash earlier following a lengthy post sharing her neutral take on the war. According to her, violence of any form was never acceptable, be it killing innocents, desecrating corpses, or taking children hostage. She also condemned the celebration of murder irrespective of the perpetrators. Many fans accused her of opting not to take sides just to protect her career and image.
Kylie Cosmetics founder Kylie Jenner, like Kaia Gerber stood with the Jewish people in the Israel-Palestine war. However, many condemned her for standing with Israel, deeming it a reflection of her lack of knowledge on the ongoing conflict. Ultimately, the 26-year-old deleted the post shortly after. Regardless of one’s preferred party in the conflict, frowning upon war crimes over all else remains an important factor in reflecting humanity and compassion.