Pink responds to petition and accusations over support for Israel
Pop star Pink has responded to a petition demanding she be stripped of her UNICEF Goodwill Ambassador title, circulated by actor Javier Bardem. The petition was prompted by her public statements in support of Israel and criticism of rapper Macklemore for anti-Israel propaganda. Pink stated she supports her own people, emphasizing her Jewish heritage.
Pop star Pink has found herself at the center of a controversy after actor Javier Bardem circulated a petition demanding she be stripped of her UNICEF Goodwill Ambassador title. The petition was prompted by her public statements in support of Israel and criticism of rapper Macklemore, who during a performance opening for Ed Sheeran called for the "liberation of Palestine." The petition's authors claim that the artist's behavior contradicts the organization's principles, which require neutrality. In response, Pink stated that she has fought for the rights of other peoples her entire life and now supports her own, emphasizing her Jewish heritage. She admitted to feeling isolated but has no intention of backing down.
Pink responds to petition and accusations over support for Israel