Olivia Rodrigo highlighted the suffering of Palestinian citizens especially innocent children that are being deprived of basic human necessities and living in tragic situations.

“There are no words to describe the heartbreak I feel witnessing the devastation that is being inflicted upon innocent people in Palestine,” Rodrigo wrote.

“Mothers, fathers, and children in Gaza are starving, dehydrated, and being denied access to basic medical care and humanitarian aid. There is no child in Israel, Palestine, or anywhere in the world who deserves to suffer through what we’re seeing these children have to endure. It is horrific and completely unacceptable. To give up on them is to give up on our shared humanity.”

Olivia Rodrigo further revealed that she had made a donation to UNICEF USA to support the victims of the crisis. She also provided a link to the organization’s portal and encouraged her followers to contribute if they had the means.

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Her message comes at a time when other artists and public figures are being vocal about the humanitarian crisis and violence in Gaza, including Billie Eilish, Lana Del Rey, and Dua Lipa. Olivia’s statement has been praised and criticized by people; however, it highlights the deeply polarized nature of the ongoing conflict.

Olivia Rodrigo s 2021 debut single Drivers License topped the Billboard charts and gained her immense popularity, catapulting her career. Since then, she has earned multiple Grammys by releasing two critically acclaimed albums, Sour and Guts.

Beyond her musical achievements, Olivia Rodrigo has always used her platform to advocate and voice her concern on various social issues, including reproductive rights, immigrant rights, and youth voter engagement.

Her recent statement on the Gaza crisis just goes to show her commitment to using her platform for speaking out on global humanitarian crises.