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Ms. Rachel to Match Macklemore’s $1M Palestinian Aid

By Drooid · Sep 30, 2026, 3:18 PM UTC · How we work

Summary

Story summary

Children’s entertainer Ms. Rachel pledged to match rapper Macklemore’s $1 million donation to Palestinian aid.
She said she will work only with people she deems “non-privileged” on Gaza.
Campaign Against Antisemitism called her “political purity test” stance hypocritical and exclusionary.
She urged every wealthy White celebrity to match Macklemore’s donation to Palestinian causes.
In January 2026 she accidentally liked a “free America from the Jews” comment and apologized.

History

Historical Context

Shakira’s 2008 humanitarian profile—honored as honorary chair of the UN Global Campaign for Education and active in the Barefoot Foundation—coincided with the 2008-09 Israel-Gaza war, during which the UN Security Council adopted Resolution 1860 (9 January 2009) and reported that up to 60 % of Gaza’s agricultural land was destroyed. The episode established a precedent for celebrity-driven aid and ensuing criticism.

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Story summary

Children’s entertainer Ms. Rachel pledged to match rapper Macklemore’s $1 million donation to Palestinian aid.
She said she will work only with people she deems “non-privileged” on Gaza.
Campaign Against Antisemitism called her “political purity test” stance hypocritical and exclusionary.
She urged every wealthy White celebrity to match Macklemore’s donation to Palestinian causes.
In January 2026 she accidentally liked a “free America from the Jews” comment and apologized.

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