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Ms Rachel Pledges $1 Million for Palestinian Humanitarian Relief
Ms Rachel and her husband said they will give $1 million to help Palestinian children.
The money will go to a group that provides medical help.
Rachel said she is matching a donation made by rapper Macklemore.
She believes people with money and large audiences should help protect children.
She also spoke about children being killed in Gaza.
Macklemore announced his donation after he was removed from Ed Sheeran’s tour.
He said his money would be shared among six groups working with Palestinians.
Robert Kraft said Ed Sheeran had already asked him to match a separate $2 million donation for regional humanitarian aid.
Ms Rachel and her husband, Aron Accurso, pledged $1 million for Palestinian humanitarian relief.
The donation will go to the Palestine Children's Relief Fund for medical aid to children.
Rachel said she was matching Macklemore’s recently announced $1 million contribution.
She urged wealthy celebrities to use their platforms to speak out about the war in Gaza.
Macklemore’s donation followed his removal from Ed Sheeran’s Loop tour after comments supporting a Free Palestine.
- Who
- Ms Rachel, Aron Accurso, Macklemore, Ed Sheeran, Robert Kraft, and organizations providing aid to Palestinians.
- What
- Ms Rachel and Aron Accurso pledged $1 million to the Palestine Children's Relief Fund, matching Macklemore’s announced contribution.
- Where
- The aid is intended for Palestinian children, while the related controversy concerns Gaza and Ed Sheeran’s Loop tour.
- When
- Rachel announced the pledge on Thursday; Macklemore announced his donation on September 16.
- Why
- Rachel said there is a moral obligation to use privilege and public platforms to protect children and human rights.
Key facts
- Pledged by Ms Rachel and Aron Accurso
- $1 million
- Recipient
- Palestine Children's Relief Fund
- Macklemore’s contribution
- $1 million from his tour earnings, to be divided among six organizations
- Macklemore’s announcement
- September 16
- Rachel’s stated concern
- Humanitarian relief for Palestinian children and the war in Gaza
- Kraft’s statement
- Ed Sheeran had asked him to match a separate $2 million donation for regional humanitarian aid
- Tour development
- Macklemore was removed from Ed Sheeran’s Loop tour, and remaining opening acts later withdrew in solidarity
Quotes
Ms Rachel
Children’s YouTuber who pledged $1 million for Palestinian humanitarian relief
“I will match Macklemore’s donation and I invite every wealthy white celebrity to match it”
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