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This silence exposes a profound truth: many Hollywood elites and progressive politicians have historically used Middle Eastern conflicts as political leverage. Their previous outrage and activism appeared to be motivated more by power and political gain than genuine concern for human suffering. Now that peace seems achievable and the prospects of further conflict diminish, they are only too eager to retreat into silence.
The persistent refusal to celebrate this peace accord suggests that their support was conditional and perhaps superficial—designed to serve specific narratives rather than genuine humanitarian empathy. This notion is reinforced by the industry’s focus on narratives that fuel division, rather than unity or hope.