Faryal Makhdoom blasts Priyanka Chopra, says ‘she is not pro-Palestine’

Beauty entrepreneur Faryal Makhdoom took aim at Bollywood star Priyanka Chopra Jonas, questioning her position on the ongoing Israeli genocide in Palestine. Makhdoom expressed the opinion that Chopra should not be given excessive attention, emphasising that her stance does not align with being ‘pro-Palestine.’

Faryal highlighted Priyanka Chopra's timid stance on the ongoing war in Gaza, despite the fact that she serves as United Nations Children's Fund (UNICEF) Goodwill Ambassador.

Reposting a story initially shared by the Bollywood actor, which Chopra later deleted, Makhdoom commented, “People need to stop rating her. She does not deserve the praise.”

Few days ago, the ‘Barfi’ actor shared a post on her Instagram story to highlight the tragic impact of the war on children in Gaza.

"In all wars, it is children who suffer first and suffer most," the actor shared in a post. "Children need peace. Now," she added.

Hollywood celebrities, including Priyanka Chopra Jonas, Grammy nominee Janelle Monae, legendary actor Richard Gere, comedian Hasan Minhaj, and supermodel siblings Gigi and Bella Hadid, collectively called for peace in Gaza by signing a ceasefire letter.

Chopra has been under fire since the beginning of the Israeli offensive in Gaza as children are the most primary victims in the ongoing genocide, which raises questions on her credibility to hold the position of a UNICEF Goodwill Ambassador. 

While some acknowledged her efforts to shed light on the issue, a significant portion of the public criticised her, deeming her statement futile and deferred response while Israel continued its genocidal campaign by inflicting relentless brutality on innocent Palestinians. 

Faryal maintains an active and vibrant presence on social media while also using her platform to express her views on the ongoing Israeli genocide against Palestinians.