Nobel Peace Prize Malala reiterates support for Gaza and condemns Israel

(ANSA) – ROME, APRIL 25 – Nobel Peace Prize winner Malala Yousafzai condemned Israel on Thursday and reiterated her support for Palestinians in Gaza, after negative reactions in her native Pakistan to the Broadway musical she co-produced with former US Secretary Hillary Clinton. Yousafzai, awarded the Nobel Prize in 2014, was harshly criticized at home for collaborating with Clinton, a firm supporter of Israel’s war against Hamas. The musical, titled “Suffs”, chronicles American women’s campaign for the right to vote in the 20th century and has been on stage in New York since last week. “I want there to be no confusion about my support for the people of Gaza,” Yousafzai wrote on X. “We don’t need to see more dead bodies, bombed schools and starving children to understand that a ceasefire is urgently needed “. And she added: “I have condemned and will continue to condemn the Israeli government for its violations of international law and war crimes.” “Yusafzai’s theatrical collaboration with Hillary Clinton, alleging America’s support for the Palestinian genocide, is a huge blow to her credibility as a human rights activist,” popular Pakistani commentator Mehr Tarar wrote on X. “I consider it absolutely tragic.” The New York Times reported that Malala wore a red and black badge to the premiere of “Suffs” last Thursday, signifying her support for a ceasefire. (HANDLE).