Dozens of A-list celebrities, including America Ferrera, Channing Tatum, Dua Lipa, Florence Pugh, Macklemore, and more, have joined forces to urge President Joe Biden to call for an immediate ceasefire in Gaza. As the conflict between Israel and Hamas enters its third week, these Hollywood stars are pleading with the 80-year-old president to help de-escalate the crisis in Gaza and Israel.

The group, known as Artists4Ceasefire, has penned an open letter to President Biden, expressing their concern and stating that "the United States can play a vital diplomatic role in ending the suffering." The signees emphasize their stance on the sanctity of all life, stating their condemnation of the killing of both Palestinian and Israeli civilians.

In their letter, Artists4Ceasefire highlights the devastating loss of lives and unfolding horrors in Israel and Palestine, with over 5,000 people being killed in the past week and a half. The group urges President Biden to call for an immediate de-escalation and ceasefire in Gaza and Israel before more lives are lost. They also plea for the safe release of hostages and access to humanitarian aid for residents of Gaza.

The celebrities draw attention to the plight of the children and refugees in Gaza, highlighting that half of Gaza's two million residents are children and that over two-thirds are refugees or their descendants who have been forced to flee their homes.

While the United States has been called upon to take a leading role in ending the suffering, President Biden did not explicitly call for a ceasefire during his recent remarks. Instead, he urged Hamas to release the hostages it had taken captive from Israel. Biden emphasized the importance of hostage release before engaging in further discussions.

As the conflict continues to garner international attention and calls for peace, this collective plea by A-list celebrities adds their influential voices to those of prominent organizations such as UNICEF, Doctors Without Borders, and the International Committee of the Red Cross. The signees believe that saving lives is a moral imperative and that the United States can play a significant diplomatic role in achieving this.

The involvement of these celebrities in advocating for a ceasefire in Gaza reflects their dedication to humanitarian causes. Their collective efforts align with previous speeches by America Ferrera, who has been vocal in calling for a ceasefire and immediate humanitarian response in Gaza and Israel.

As the world watches and hopes for an end to the conflict, the letter signed by celebrities such as Cate Blanchett, Andrew Garfield, Jessica Chastain, Rachel McAdams, Shailene Woodley, Joaquin Phoenix, Jessie Williams, Kristen Stewart, Macklemore, Alyssa Milano, and Margaret Cho urges President Biden to act swiftly in bringing about a de-escalation of the crisis and facilitating a ceasefire. The signees hope to spare further bloodshed and advocate for freedom, justice, dignity, and peace for all people involved.