“There’s no flour, food, or water in Gaza.”
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Renowned actor Benedict Wong has recently made headlines by lending his voice to the “Voice for Gaza” movement. The now-popular Instagram account shared a poignant video of Wong reading a heartfelt letter penned by a Palestinian doctor in April 2024.
In the emotional letter, the doctor describes the dire conditions in Gaza, where essential supplies like food and water are scarce amidst ongoing conflicts. The doctor — alongside other parents risking their lives — speaks of the desperation and tragedy faced by the people of Gaza as they seek basic necessities amid constant bombardments.
“We came here after hearing about the arrival of flour trucks in the city. There’s no flour, food, or water in Gaza. We are under fire. Each time there are dead and wounded. The bombardments continue, but we can’t live without flour to feed our children.
We came here carrying our shrouds in our hands. We came to get flour, and we die. Tanks shoot at us. Where is the world? Where is the world? They bring us flour and shoot at us. What kind of life is this? What should we do with this flour? Why are they shooting at us when they brought flour?
I left three children at home. Three times I’ve been shot up. Either I come back with flour, or I don’t come back.”
— Benedict Wong reading the letter
The video has quickly spread across social media platforms, garnering significant attention. On X (formerly known as Twitter), a repost of the video has amassed over 747.8 thousand views and more than 48,000 likes. On Instagram, it has been viewed over 2.4 million times with nearly 100,000 likes.
Wong’s heartfelt delivery has resonated deeply with viewers and even triggered a wave of appreciation and gratitude towards the actor for his support of Palestine.
thank you Benedict for the significant awareness, unlike those other celebs such as Chris Evans and Scarlett who chose to be complicit for the sake of hefty blood paycheck.
— hafiz #HalaMadrid (@cygaraga) June 27, 2024
Benedict Wong and Mark Ruffalo are the real avengers ✊🏾🇵🇸
— Fahim (@Fahim21464) June 28, 2024
The British actor — whose parents moved to England from the city of Hong Kong — rose to international fame with notable roles such as Kublai Khan in Netflix‘s Marco Polo and various characters in the Marvel Universe. Recently, he captivated audiences with his performance in the popular Netflix series The Three Body Problem.
In the eyes of viewers, Wong’s involvement in the “Voice for Gaza” movement proves his commitment to using his platform to raise awareness and advocate for humanitarian causes.
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