Scottish artist Annie Lennox calls for 'ceasefire in Gaza' at Grammy Awards
Scottish artist Annie Lennox called for a ceasefire in Gaza at the Grammy Awards, declaring, "Artists for ceasefire! Peace in the world."
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As Israel's attacks on the Gaza Strip, which it keeps under blockade, continue, Scottish artist Annie Lennox, who took the stage at the 2024 Grammy Awards ceremony, called for a "ceasefire."
The 69-year-old Scottish artist Lennox ended her performance at the Grammy Awards ceremony held in Los Angeles, USA, with a call for a "ceasefire."
EMPHASIS ON 'PEACE'
According to AA, Lennox raised her left fist into the air and addressed the audience, saying, "Artists for ceasefire. Peace in the world," receiving loud applause from those listening. Many Western media outlets reported that Lennox's "ceasefire" call was directed at the Israeli attacks in Gaza.
MORE THAN 27 THOUSAND PEOPLE KILLED
In the attacks carried out by Israel on the Gaza Strip since October 7, 2023, at least 27 thousand 365 Palestinians, including 12 thousand children and 8 thousand 190 women, have been killed, and 66 thousand 630 Palestinians have been injured.
While it is reported that there are still thousands of dead under the rubble, civilian infrastructure is also being destroyed by targeting hospitals and educational institutions where the public has taken shelter.