Supermodel Sisters Gigi and Bella Hadid Donate $1 Million to Support Palestinians

Supermodel sisters Gigi and Bella Hadid are donating $1 million to four organizations aiding the Palestinian people. This donation, reported by The Hollywood Reporter, will be distributed equally among HEAL Palestine, the Palestine Children’s Relief Fund, UNRWA USA, and World Central Kitchen, each receiving $250,000.

The Hadid sisters’ donation comes amid heightened violence in Gaza, where an ongoing Israeli offensive has resulted in nearly 40,000 deaths. Throughout this period, Gigi and Bella Hadid have been vocal advocates for the Palestinian cause, consistently expressing their support for Palestinians in Gaza.

Last October, in the aftermath of the October 7th Hamas attack that resulted in the deaths of 1,200 Israelis and triggered the latest escalation of violence, Gigi Hadid publicly addressed the suffering on both sides. In a heartfelt Instagram post, she stated, “I believe deep in my heart that no child, no people anywhere, should be taken away from their family either temporarily or indefinitely. That goes for Israeli or Palestinian people alike.”

The Hadid family’s connection to the region is deeply personal. Their father, Mohamed Hadid, a prominent real estate developer, was born in Nazareth during the Arab-Israeli War of 1948. His family fled their home, seeking refuge in Syria before eventually immigrating to the United States when Mohamed was a teenager. His experiences have profoundly influenced his daughters’ perspectives and their commitment to humanitarian efforts in the region.

The organizations receiving the donations are poised to make substantial impacts. HEAL Palestine focuses on providing medical and psychological support to children affected by the conflict. The Palestine Children’s Relief Fund aids in addressing the medical needs of children in the region. UNRWA USA supports the United Nations Relief and Works Agency’s efforts in providing education, health care, and emergency assistance to Palestinian refugees. World Central Kitchen is renowned for delivering meals to communities in crisis.