Netflix Star 'Miss Rachel' Slams Israel, Cites 'Genocide' Amid Pro-Palestinian Stance

Rachel Griffin Accorso, known as 'Miss Rachel' from Netflix's children's programming, has voiced strong pro-Palestinian sentiments, criticizing Israel and its actions. Her comments came in response to the removal of rapper Macklemore from a tour lineup due to his anti-Israel statements.

Accorso posted a series of messages on social media, questioning the decision to exclude Macklemore and drawing parallels to historical injustices. She wrote, "Imagine looking back in 20 years that you kicked someone off a tour because they spoke out against a genocide that killed over 20,000 children." She further stated, "Palestinian children are still being killed, almost all their homes, schools, and hospitals have been bombed." Accorso argued that if a similar number of white children were killed elsewhere, there would be widespread outcry.

She urged support for the Palestinian cause, stating, "They need our voices, free Palestine." Accorso concluded her remarks by asserting, "It is wrong to be silent during genocide." This is not the first time Accorso has made controversial statements regarding the conflict. Previously, she was noted for liking an Instagram comment that read, "Free America from Jews," which she later attributed to an accidental click after facing backlash.

Accorso has also raised funds for Gaza residents and condemned the "killing of children," according to her statements. In an interview with journalist Mehdi Hasan, she remarked that "it is controversial to say nothing." The current controversy surrounding Accorso follows the removal of Macklemore from Ed Sheeran's U.S. tour. Macklemore was dropped after delivering an anti-Israel speech during a warm-up performance, calling for "Free Palestine" and performing his song "Hind's Hall," inspired by campus protests and named after an occupied hall at Columbia University.