Dawn French Apologizes for Gaza Video
- Dawn French, the actress and comedian, has apologized and removed a video posted on Instagram regarding the war in Gaza.
- French acknowledged the backlash on Saturday, stating the video "appeared one-sided." She said she never intended to "mock, or dismiss, or diminish the horror" of that day.
- In the now-deleted 40-second video, French shared her views on the ongoing war, using a high-pitched voice to mimic arguments related to the conflict.
Dawn french apologizes after removing a Gaza-related video from Instagram, which sparked immense social media backlash. Critics instantly accused the comedian of mocking the October 7th attack. French admitted the video appeared one-sided and that her intention wasn’t to offend, leading her to remove the post. The 40-second clip, now deleted, showcased French’s views on the ongoing war. News Directory 3 has the latest on this developing story. The actress’s actions were met with reactions from Tracy-Ann Oberman and MP Rose Duffield. What does this mean for future commentary? Discover what’s next as the conflict continues.
Dawn French Apologizes for Gaza Video Amidst Social Media Backlash
Updated June 07, 2025
Dawn French, the actress and comedian, has apologized and removed a video posted on Instagram regarding the war in Gaza. The video sparked controversy, with many accusing french of mocking the Oct. 7 attack that initiated the conflict.
French acknowledged the backlash on Saturday, stating the video “appeared one-sided.” She said she never intended to “mock, or dismiss, or diminish the horror” of that day. “I hope you will understand my intention was not to offend, but I clearly have,” French added. “for which I am sorry and I have removed the video.”
In the now-deleted 40-second video, French shared her views on the ongoing war, using a high-pitched voice to mimic arguments related to the conflict. Social media users quickly criticized the post.
Actress Tracy-Ann Oberman expressed her sadness,stating the video appeared to mock the “most horrific terrorist attack involving rape,sexual violence,burning alive,child mutilation and taking of civilian hostages.” She questioned why French would “deny that which has affected so many of us personally in the most painful way possible.”
MP Rosie Duffield responded to Oberman’s post, emphasizing the need for “extremely careful, measured and well-considered comments and actions” when discussing the events in Gaza and the Oct. 7 attack.
Screenwriter and activist Lee kern described French’s video as “sneering mockery.”
french explained that she had posted the video “in an effort to convey an crucial point” but “clumsily used a mocking tone.”
“My intention was NEVER to mock,or dismiss,or diminish the horror of what happened on 7 October 2023 and what continues to unfold from that brutal unthinkable,unforgiveable,savage attack,” French said.
She clarified that her intention was to “mock and point the finger of shame at the behavior of the cruel leaders on all sides of this atrocious war.” French added, “THEY were my target, but clearly I failed to do that, and that’s on me. I apologise unreservedly, and I’m particularly sorry that my disgust at Hamas didn’t figure. It appeared one-sided and that is wrong.”
The conflict in Gaza began after a Hamas-led attack nearly 20 months ago, resulting in about 1,200 deaths and 251 hostages. Approximately 54 hostages remain in captivity, with 31 presumed dead by the Israeli military.
According to the Hamas-run Gaza health ministry, at least 54,607 people have died in Gaza as the start of the conflict, including 4,335 since Israel resumed its offensive on March 18.
What’s next
The situation remains tense, and future social media posts from public figures will likely be scrutinized even more closely as the conflict continues.