WGA Finally Condemns “Atrocities Committed By Hamas”: Apologizes For “Tremendous Pain” Caused By Past Silence Over Terror Attacks
deadline.comAfter weeks of outrage from members about its silence over the terror attack against Israel, the Writers Guild is finally speaking out. “All of us in Guild leadership are horrified by the atrocities committed by Hamas on October 7th, said WGA West boss Meredith Stiehm, VP Michele Mulroney, -Treasurer Betsy Thomas in an email sent to members this morning.
Read the full WGA West letter below. The surprise attacks left over 1400 dad and hundreds taken hostage, with a mere four released in recent days.
In response, with strong US backing, Israel has hit Gaza repeatedly with heavy airstrike bombardments that have left thousands killed.
Additionally, as the IDF mass on the border for an expected ground invasion, the government in Tel Aviv has told Palestinians to evacuate out of Gaza City, creating a deeper humanitarian crisis that is barely getting any aid. “The murder of so many innocent people in Israel is an abomination, the WGA leaders further noted Tuesday in language topo showrunners and others felt would never come from their Guild despite statements of support from the DGA, SAG-AFTRA and others. “We deeply mourn the deaths of innocent Palestinians ensnared in the violence in Gaza.
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