American organizations connected to the controversial celebrity campaign, which has been criticized for using symbols associated with Palestinian terrorism, have ties to George Soros’ Open Society Foundations (OSF).
Critics lambasted “Artists4Ceasefire” for utilizing a “red-hand symbol,” which they claim gained prominence in Palestinian protest movements following a 2000 lynching incident in Ramallah.
According to their website, the “Artists4Ceasefire” organization receives support from two groups associated with OSF: ActionAID USA and Oxfam America.
Since 2016, OSF has been a significant contributor to Oxfam America, providing almost $14 million in donations from 2016 to 2022. Moreover, Smita Singh, who previously served as the chief strategy officer at OSF, currently holds the position of chair on the governing board of Oxfam America.
According to the latest available reports from ActionAID USA for 2021 and 2022, “The Open Society Institute,” now recognized as The Open Society Foundations, was listed as the third-highest donor on both financial documents.
Preparations for the celebrity campaign advocating for a ceasefire between Israel and Gaza commenced shortly after the October 7 attacks, notable for Hamas’s reported use of “rape as a weapon of war” and the kidnapping of American and Israeli civilians.
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