🗣 “It’s got to the point now where the whole world is looking at this with such horror." As the carnage in Gaza rages on, Eurythmics singer Annie Lennox has spoken out again about the need for a ceasefire half a world away. This comes as recent developments in the Israel-Hamas war continue, with no announcement of any kind of end in sight. Lennox recently talked to The Independent about her decision to speak up, saying, “It’s a complicated issue, and I know that. But, it is absolutely heartbreaking to see what’s happening in Gaza right now”. The singer was also seen wearing a pin when celebrating Elton John’s accomplishments at the Library of Congress on March 20th. When asked about why she was advocating so strongly, Lennox cited John as a major influence in her speaking up for what she believes in. Years before Lennox had started to take on political pieces in her performances, John had been a strong advocate in his activism to combat HIV/AIDs. Referencing her pin, Lennox said that it was to reference a movement she is involved with called Artists for Peace. The organisation is designed as a coalition of creative artists looking to come together to provide relief or a call for a ceasefire in Gaza. Lennox hoped that her wearing the pin would increase awareness in her fellow artists enacting some sort of change. She explained: “It’s got to the point now where the whole world is looking at this with such horror. [The pin] is to say, ‘peace, peace for everyone,’ just to be sensible about this”. Far Out Magazine