Overview

• Actress Debra Messing visited Israeli Defense Forces soldiers in Gaza, expressing her support for Israel and calling the soldiers 'heroes'.
• She was accompanied by Hollywood screenwriter Lee Kern and New York Post columnist Douglas Murray, both of whom praised Messing's bravery and support for Israel.
• Messing's visit to Gaza and her public support for Israel have sparked backlash and criticism, with some accusing her of using the visit as a 'photo op'.
• Her visit comes amid an ongoing war between Israel and Hamas, following a surprise attack by Hamas on October 7 that resulted in over 1,200 deaths and 240 hostages taken.
• Other Hollywood stars, including Jerry Seinfeld and Alec Baldwin, have also publicly shown their support for Israel in recent times.