Archive · 29 May 2025
Dua Lipa and Celebs Urge UK to Halt Arms Sales to Israel
Pop star Dua Lipa and about 300 other UK celebrities, like actors and musicians, have signed a letter asking the UK government to stop selling weapons to Israel.
They are worried about the war in Gaza and want the UK to stop supporting it.
They want a ceasefire, humanitarian aid, and an end to the violence, as they believe Israel’s actions are harmful.
They're also calling for an end to the UK's complicity.
Earlier this month, Starmer slammed Israel's renewed military offensive in Gaza, but without specifying future actions.
Dua Lipa and over 300 UK celebrities signed a letter.
The letter urges the UK to halt arms sales to Israel.
Signatories call for a ceasefire and humanitarian access.
Letter calls for an end to UK's complicity in Gaza.
The action follows similar pleas from writers and lawyers.
- Who
- Dua Lipa, Benedict Cumberbatch, Tilda Swinton, and approximately 300 other UK celebrities.
- What
- Celebrities signed an open letter urging the UK to end arms sales to Israel.
- When
- Letter published on Thursday.
- Where
- United Kingdom and Gaza.
- Why
- To urge the UK to halt arms sales, ensure humanitarian access, and call for a ceasefire in Gaza.
Pro-Palestinian View
Pro-Israeli View
Military Actions
Pro-Palestinian View
Celebrities are urging the UK to halt arms sales to Israel, criticizing its military offensive.
Pro-Israeli View
Israel says its campaign intends to crush Hamas following the deadly October 2023 attack by the Palestinian militants.
Casualties and Humanitarian Situation
Pro-Palestinian View
The humanitarian situation has sparked alarm after a two-month blockade on aid entering the devastated territory, with over 54,000 deaths reported by the Hamas-run health ministry.
Pro-Israeli View
Israel has repeatedly denied allegations of genocide.
- Number of UK Celebrities Signing Letter
- 300+
- Notable Signatories
- Dua Lipa, Benedict Cumberbatch, Tilda Swinton
- Country Addressed
- UK
- Key Demand
- Halt Arms Sales
- Hamas Attack
- October 2023
- Reported Deaths in Gaza (Health Ministry)
- 54,084