Elizabeth Wagmeister Chief Correspondent Dana Walden sent a staff-wide memo to all of Disney Entertainment on Friday, reflecting on the past week since Hamas struck Israel in a deadly and devastating war. “Tomorrow marks one week since the world changed forever with the worst attack on the Jewish people since the Holocaust,” Walden wrote in a memo, exclusively obtained by Variety. “There are moments in history where the horror and heartbreak are so overwhelming, no words feel sufficient,” Walden said. “This is one of those moments.” The letter continues, “Like all of you, I am devastated for the innocent lives lost in the region.
I am also angry — that this act of evil and cowardice by Hamas has torn apart families and stolen loved ones long before their time.” Walden, who is Jewish, is co-chairman of Disney Entertainment.
Her letter to the staff follows The Walt Disney Company’s announcement that the company would be making a $2 million donation to humanitarian relief in Israel.
Disney CEO Bob Iger released an official company statement on Thursday evening condemning Hamas’ attacks, stating, “In the wake of the horrific terrorist attacks targeting Jews in Israel this past weekend, we must all do what we can to support the innocent people experiencing so much pain, violence, and uncertainty — particularly children.” Over 1,000 civilians have died in both Israel and Gaza, since Hamas launched a surprise attack on Israel on October 7, which is the deadliest day for Jews since the Holocaust.
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