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‘Free Palestine’ Says Shawn Mendes: There Is A Genocide Happening Before Our Eyes

Headline via Times Now · first report 12 Nov, 23:54 IST, latest 13 Nov, 08:14 IST

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2 independent news organisations have reported this story. The first report we saw came from Billboard at 12 Nov, 23:54 IST; the latest is from Times Now at 13 Nov, 08:14 IST. Rational Times has not independently confirmed the details: read each report through the links below.

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First report12 Nov, 23:54 IST
Latest report13 Nov, 08:14 IST
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"The children and families in Palestine have suffered for far too long," the singer wrote.
Shawn Mendes has voiced support for Palestine, calling the situation in Gaza a genocide. In an Instagram statement, the singer urged an end to violence and encouraged followers to support humanitarian organisations aiding Palestinians.

Quoted from the newsrooms’ own feeds, with their names and links. Rational Times has not independently confirmed the details.

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