As wildfires continue to ravage Los Angeles, actor Sabeena Farooq took to Instagram to express solidarity with those affected by the disaster. “For the situation in LA, my heart goes out for all the humans and animals affected,” she wrote.
Sabeena used the moment to make a poignant comparison, stating, “But somebody just said, imagine the same situation but with thousands of dead bodies around, and no food and help. That’s Gaza for you!” She urged people to feel empathy for human lives without bias, highlighting the ongoing devastation in Palestine and the role of international powers in exacerbating the crisis.
The wildfires have also triggered responses from other celebrities. Jennifer Garner, speaking to MSNBC, shared the personal toll the disaster had taken on her, revealing she had lost a friend in the fire. Meanwhile, Jamie Lee Curtis faced criticism for her controversial comparison of the destruction in Pacific Palisades to the Gaza conflict. “The entire Pacific Palisades looks like, you know, unfortunately Gaza or one of these war-torn countries where awful things have happened,” Curtis stated.
Social media users quickly condemned the analogy, calling it “careless and unnecessary.” As California grieves, the wildfire disaster also brings global crises into sharper focus.
