Israeli President Isaac Herzog and Actor Jon Voight Criticize Angelina Jolie's Comments on Gaza Conflict
Jolie denounced for claims of war crimes and open-air prison in Gaza by Israeli President Herzog and actor father Jon Voight who state she's never been to the region, lacks understanding of defense rights, and is misleading about humanitarian conditions.
- Israeli President Isaac Herzog rebuked Angelina Jolie's assertions on war crimes and humanitarian crisis in Gaza, arguing that she has not visited the region and hence lacks crucial context.
- Jon Voight, Angelina Jolie's father, also expressed disappointment in his daughter's views on the Israel-Palestine conflict, arguing for Israel's defense rights and accusing his daughter of misunderstanding the situation.
- Herzog defended Israel's actions in Gaza, stating that while there is war, he sees no humanitarian crisis that prevents survival, and highlighted increased humanitarian aid to Gaza from Israel and other international bodies.
- In her comments, Jolie denounced the bombing of Gaza, describing it as an 'open-air prison' and accusing world leaders of complicity in 'crimes' against humanity.
- The Israeli president pointed out that Gaza as a 'jail' is not due to Israel as the country pulled out of Gaza, he put the blame on an 'Iranian base filled with terror'.
- Within the ongoing conflict, Hamas launched an attack on October 7 which has led to nearly 10,000 deaths in Gaza, while Israel had around 1,400 casualties.