Brief by Shorts91 Newsdesk / 05:07am on 13 Nov 2026,Friday Entertainment
Singer-songwriter Shawn Mendes has voiced support for Palestine, calling the situation in Gaza a genocide and demanding an end to the violence. In an Instagram statement posted on November 12, Mendes wrote “Free Palestine” and expressed concern over the killing of civilians, particularly children and families. He said Palestinians had suffered for too long and needed international support. Mendes also acknowledged efforts to educate himself about the conflict and understand how he could contribute meaningfully. He urged followers to support humanitarian organisations assisting Palestinians, specifically highlighting the Palestine Children's Relief Fund, Watermelon Pictures and the Woven Futures Fund, and encouraged people to research their work and contribute.
