Russell Simmons took to Instagram to weigh in on the Israel-Palestine conflict, expressing that he believes Israel should use the funds it receives from the United States government to build a mosque in Palestine and better the lives of Palestinians.
Simmons shared a lengthy video with his followers on Oct. 12 with a caption noting his deep condolences. The terror group Hamas launched a coordinated land, sea, and air attack on Israel on Oct. 7, resulting in a mounting death toll of thousands of Israeli and Palestinian citizens. Hamas militants reportedly entered the homes of Israeli citizens and killed anyone they saw.
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Hamas militants also took men, women, and children hostage, and the terror attack has reignited discussions about the continuing conflict between Israel and Palestine.
In February, the human rights group Amnesty International accused Israel of crimes against humanity and apartheid while fighting Hamas and of “imposing an institutionalized regime of oppression and domination against the Palestinian people” during its 56-year occupation of the West Bank and the Gaza Strip, Palestinian territories captured during the 1967 Six-Day War.
Simmons captioned the post, “LOVE COMBATS HATE i spent 25 years improving relations between muslims and jews and i have so many jewish and muslim friends so i want to share my opinions but also my deep condolences along with my hurt, pain and what i see as a necessary part of the solution.”
In the video, Simmons condemned Hamas while also suggesting that Israel build a mosque in Palestine and better the lives of those struggling.
“Hello. I’ve been silent about this conflict,” he said, adding that the internet is full of opinions from celebrities and incorrect news. “People are a—holes. And their opinions are of little use in most cases. But sometimes, for perspective, you hear opinions, and they help you to either understand or form your own…
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