Australian actor and Primetime Emmy Award winner Guy Pearce has delivered a scathing condemnation of "Israel’s" actions in Gaza and the occupied West Bank, expressing horror at the ongoing violence against Palestinians.

In a statement shared on X, Pearce said he had “never been so disgusted by a group of people” as he is by the Israeli occupation forces, citing their “utter disregard and disdain for Palestinian life.” The post included harrowing footage of a 15-year-old Palestinian boy left to die after being shot by Israeli occupation forces in the West Bank.

"It is shameful & sets humanity further backwards with every vile act like this," he added.

I’ve never been so disgusted by a group of people in my life as I am by Israelis. Everyday I witness their utter disregard & disdain for Palestinian life. It is shameful & sets humanity further backwards with every vile act like this.https://t.co/GderHqiV9N

— Guy Pearce (@TheGuyPearce) November 21, 2025

Pearce, widely recognized for his roles in Memento, The King's Speech, and The Brutalist, has used his platform to advocate consistently for Palestinian rights. He was recently nominated for an Academy Award and a BAFTA for The Brutalist and has received over 80 career nominations, including an Emmy and a SAG award.

Beyond social media, Pearce has donned pro-Palestine symbols at major events, from the Cannes Film Festival to the Oscars, urging his peers to break their silence. He has also criticized media censorship, notably calling out Vanity Fair France for removing a Palestinian flag pin from one of his images.

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Broader movement of artistic solidarity

Pearce is part of a wave of artists denouncing the assault on Gaza. Fellow Australians like Hugo Weaving and Cate Blanchett have also taken public stances. Weaving criticized the atmosphere of fear preventing open support for Palestine, while Blanchett called for a ceasefire at the European Parliament and wore a gown resembling the Palestinian flag at Cannes.

Globally, dozens of prominent figures, including Joaquin Phoenix, Mark Ruffalo, Javier Bardem, and Susan Sarandon, have joined campaigns like Artists4Ceasefire and Film Workers for Palestine. Many have signed letters, boycotted Israeli institutions, or appeared at fundraising events like the Together for Palestine concert in London.

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Unrelenting aggression in the West Bank

The occupied West Bank has witnessed a sharp escalation in violence. In October 2025 alone, settlers carried out 264 attacks, the highest monthly total ever recorded by the UN’s humanitarian office. Additionally, over 1,000 Palestinians have been killed and tens of thousands displaced in the West Bank since October 2023.

During the 2025 olive harvest season alone, the UN reported that 126 settler attacks were documented across 70 towns, resulting in the vandalism of over 4,000 olive trees and saplings. In just one week, 60 separate attacks were recorded, highlighting the intensity of the aggression. At least 17 Palestinians were injured in settler-led assaults, while 19 vehicles were vandalized.

More than 20,000 Palestinians have been detained since the assault on Gaza began, including 1,600 children.

Meanwhile, in Gaza, the Israeli war on the Strip has killed nearly 70,000 Palestinians, primarily women and children, with at least 10,000 missing.