Some celebrities have voiced their opinion over the Israeli-Palestinian conflict. Penelope Cruz, her husband, Javier Bardem, and Spanish movie director Pedro Almodovar were among some Spanish stars who described Israel’s actions against Palestinians in Gaza as “genocide.”

Penelope, Javier, Pedro and other Spanish actors, directors and writers wrote an open letter to Spanish-language news wire Europa Press.

The group urged Israel to “lift the blockade, which the Gaza Strip has suffered for more than a decade.” They also asked the country to “open border crossings to facilitate the mobility of the population, the entry of medical equipment, medicines and food.”

Meanwhile, Madonna expressed her opinion on the Israeli-Palestinian conflict via Facebook on July 23. She posted a picture of flower arrangements and captioned it with, “These flowers are like the innocent children of Gaza! Who has a right to destroy them? No one!!! Cease fire! #peaceinthemiddleeast.”