While her father has been criticizing the Israeli authorities, Palestinian supermodel Gigi Hadid has stood by her Israeli friends and for the first time has expressed her position on the Hamas terrorist group's attack on Israel.

In her official statement, Hadid condemned acts of terror against innocent civilians, while expressing "deep sympathy" for her people, who, in her words, live "under occupation". She expressed her sympathy for those affected by the conflict and recognized the importance of fundamental rights and security for everyone, regardless of their nationality, religion or ethnicity, Life reports .

The supermodel noted that she feels responsible to the Palestinian people and her Jewish friends, and expressed her condolences to both Palestinians and Israelis, calling for understanding and love in the face of a complex conflict.

Meanwhile, Gigi Hadid's father, Palestinian billionaire Mohamed Hadid, continues to be an outspoken supporter of Palestinian politics and a critic of the Israeli government. He has publicly condemned remarks by Israeli Minister of National Security Itamar Ben-Gvir, who labeled a Jew who kills Palestinians a 'hero,' stating that such rhetoric dehumanizes Palestinians and exacerbates animosity towards Israelis.