Dua Lipa says her criticism of “Israeli genocide” was for “greater good”

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Dua Lipa has defended speaking out against the “Israeli genocide”, saying that it was for the “greater good”.The ‘Radical Optimism’ singer shared her support for #AllEyesOnRafah last month in light of Israel’s intensified military operations in the Palestinian city, which is located in the southern Gaza Strip.“Burning children alive can never be justified,” Lipa wrote on her Instagram Stories. “The whole world is mobilising to stop the Israeli genocide.

Please show your solidarity with Gaza. #AllEyesOnRafah.”The pop star was recently referenced in an Israeli drill rap song that called for violence against public figures who have expressed pro-Palestinian views.During a new interview with the Radio Times, Lipa explained that she was willing to risk a backlash over making public political statements.She said: “When I speak about things that are political, I double-, triple-check myself to be: ‘OK, this is about something that is way bigger than me, and it’s necessary – and that’s the only reason I’m posting it’.

That is my only solace in doing that.“It’s always going to be met with a backlash and other people’s opinions, so it’s a big decision.

I balance it out, because ultimately I feel it’s for the greater good, so I’m willing to [take that hit].”Lipa, who was born in London to Kosovan-Albanian parents, explained that her heritage had influenced her politics.“[Speaking up is] a natural inclination for me, given my background and heritage, and that my very existence is somewhat political – it’s not something that is out of the ordinary for me to be feeling close to,” she continued.Last October, Lipa joined the likes of Michael Stipe and Cate Blanchett in signing an open letter to US President Joe Biden calling for a.