Poet Rupi Kaur Declines White House Diwali Invitation Over US Support for Israel Amid Gaza Conflict

Kaur criticizes Biden Administration for 'funding bombardment of Gaza', urges South Asian community to hold it accountable amidst civilian death toll crossing 10,000 in ongoing Gaza war.

Poet Rupi Kaur has declined an invitation to a White House Diwali event due to the Biden administration’s support for Israel amid the ongoing conflict in Gaza.
Kaur criticized the administration for 'funding the bombardment of Gaza' and justifying 'genocide against Palestinians', calling their actions contrary to the principles of Diwali.
Kaur called on the South Asian community to hold the Biden administration accountable and urged celebrities to boycott the administration's events.
Kaur has received widespread support for her stance, particularly from the South Asian community who view her action as a refusal to let her likeness be used to 'whitewash' administration's actions.
Israel-Gaza conflict continues as Gaza's civilian death toll surpasses 10,000, despite international calls for a ceasefire.