Los angeles: American pop singer Olivia Rodrigo addressed the situation in Gaza on Saturday, calling it 'horrific and completely unacceptable.' In an Instagram story, Rodrigo expressed her heartbreak over the suffering of innocent people in Palestine.

According to Anadolu Agency, Rodrigo highlighted the dire conditions faced by people in Gaza, stating, 'Mothers, fathers, and children in Gaza are starving, dehydrated, and being denied access to basic medical care and humanitarian aid.' She emphasized the plight of children caught in the conflict, asserting, 'There is no child in Israel, Palestine, or anywhere in the world who deserves to suffer through what we're seeing these children have to endure. It is horrific and completely unacceptable. To give up on them is to give up on our shared humanity.'

Rodrigo also revealed her contribution to UNICEF, mentioning that she made donations 'to help support the victims of this horrifying situation and encourage you to do the same if you have the means.'

The report further indicates that rejecting international calls for a ceasefire, the Israeli army has pursued a brutal offensive on the Gaza Strip since Oct. 7, 2023, resulting in the deaths of over 58,000 Palestinians, most of them women and children. The ongoing bombardment has devastated the enclave, causing food shortages and a spread of disease.

Last November, the International Criminal Court issued arrest warrants for Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and his former Defense Minister Yoav Gallant for war crimes and crimes against humanity in Gaza. Israel is also facing a genocide case at the International Court of Justice for its actions in the enclave.