Celebrities Speak Out on Israel-Hamas Conflict

Former NBA star Amar'e Stoudemire criticized Black Lives Matter supporters and politicians for their silence on Hamas' attack on Israel, expressing his anger and disappointment in an Instagram video. Stoudemire condemned the kidnapping of children, killing of women and elderly, and the use of children as human shields. He called out politicians and Black Lives Matter supporters for their lack of support and concluded by expressing his deep connection to Israel as a place where he can study Torah and eat Kosher food. Stoudemire has been learning about his Hebrew roots since 2010, obtained Israeli citizenship in 2019, and converted to Judaism in 2020.