Oscar-winning US actress Jennifer Lawrence has voiced alarm over the humanitarian crisis in Gaza and expressed concern about political dishonesty in the United States (US).
“I’m terrified and it’s mortifying,” Lawrence said during a press conference at the San Sebastian Film Festival on Friday, September 26, where she was promoting her new film Die, My Love .
Lawrence made the comments in response to a question about the impact of global conflicts on children, including the ongoing violence in Gaza. Tens of thousands of Palestinians have died, and many more have been injured since October 2023, according to independent monitors.
She spoke on the ongoing debate in the entertainment industry over cultural boycotts of Israeli film institutions, emphasising that accountability should fo