Madonna, who has always been outspoken on global news and current affairs, joins a legion of celebrities speaking their mind about the current Israel and Palestine war.
She opened her "Celebration" tour at the O2 in London. Although the concert was filled with flashy and celebratory tunes, Madonna talked at length about the disheartening situation.
Madonna's Statement on Israel-Palestine War
According to Billboard, Madonna described the situation to be heartbreaking.
"It breaks my heart to see children suffering, teenagers suffering, elderly people suffering. All of it is heartbreaking, okay? I'm sure you agree. Even though our hearts are broken, our spirits cannot be broken. Are you with me?" Madonna asked the crowd who cheered in approval.
Madonna then implored the crowd and shared what they can do to help in their own ways.
"What can we do? There's a lot we can do. First and foremost, we can say, 'I can make a difference because I individually can bring light into the world with my actions, with my words, each and every day.' I'm sorry. This isn't about lecturing you - but we are all together very powerful people. We can unite in a dark and evil way, or we can unite from a place of light and love. And if we all have that collective consciousness, we can change the world, and we can bring peace - not only to the Middle East, but to the whole world," she continued to say.
According to CNN, Israel is ramping up the next stage of its war against Hamas, the militant organization waging a war against Israel. Over the weekend, Hamas launched strikes against Israel which resulted in the deaths of over 1,400 people.
Madonna Health Update
Aside from her impassioned speech about the Israel-Palestine war, Madonna also took the time to address her health and recent hospitalization. (via The Guardian)
"I didn't think I was going to make it. I forgot five days of my life - or death, I didn't really know where I was," she grimly confessed.
Earlier this year, Madonna was confined at the hospital after suffering a severe case of bacterial infection. She was reported to have been rushed to the intensive care unit and was unconscious for a long period.
"My children were there - and my children always save me every time." she says about her children who have been there the entire time, "I have got to be there for my children - I have to survive for them."
Madonna kicked off her 78-date show on London's O2 Arena as she makes way through Europe and United States in the next coming months.
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