Amy Schumer has turned her Instagram comments back on, after recently disabling them following backlash over her Israeli-Palestinian conflict remarks.
In a new post on Wednesday, the comedian, 42, shared a note announcing she was opening up her comments section and ‘accepting love and feedback.’
The note read: ‘Couple things. What I want is EVERY HOSTAGE BACK I want safety and freedom from Hamas for Palestinians and Israelis. I want safety for Jewish people and Muslims as well. Everyone. Just like you. I want peace.’
‘You will never see me wishing harm on anyone. Saying I’m Islamophobic or that I like genocide is crazy. So here you go by popular demand. Comments on. Please keep the below in mind.’
The new post comes after Schumer shared a video of Martin Luther King Jr. denouncing anti-Semitism, and was corrected by Bernice King, the daughter of the late civil rights leader, who said her father would have backed a ceasefire.
Latest: Amy Schumer has turned her Instagram comments back on, after recently disabling them following backlash over her Israeli-Palestinian conflict remarks; seen in March
Comments on: In a new post on Wednesday, the comedian, 42, shared a note announcing she was opening up her comments section and ‘accepting love and feedback’
Message: Schumer wrapped up the post writing, ‘We are all in a lot of pain. What hurts the most is that we all actually love each other. You hate Jews. You don’t know why. I still love you’
Schumer continued her post, writing: ‘When you say I’m rich please add in “SELF MADE” I come come [sic] being dirt poor.’
She also appeared to distance herself from her relative Chuck Schumer, writing: ‘Senator Chuck Schumer is my dad’s 2nd cousin once removed. I didn’t meet him until I was 25.’
The post continued to a second text slide, which read: ‘I have never been given any money to support a cause other than tampons. I’ve never stolen a joke.’
‘People calling me a failed comic. I’m the most successful female comedian of all time,’ Schumer went on.
‘I’m ugly/fat okay Sorry you aren’t attracted to me. I found someone who is. I hope you find someone too.’
Schumer wrapped up the post writing, ‘We are all in a lot of pain. What hurts the most is that we all actually love each other. You hate Jews. You don’t know why. I still love you.’
She captioned the post: ‘Comments on. Accepting love and feedback. Get those little pain bodies ready. #nohostageleftbehind’.
Many of her friends and followers showed support in the comments, with Orlando Bloom leaving three heart emojis and Kate Hudson commenting ‘Love you Amy.’
Conflicting views: The new post comes after Schumer shared a video of Martin Luther King Jr. denouncing anti-Semitism, and was corrected by Bernice King, 60, the daughter of the late civil rights leader, who said her father would have backed a ceasefire; she is seen in 2021
‘I am certain he would call for Israel’s bombing of Palestinians to cease, for hostages to be released … and for us to work for true peace, which includes justice,’ Bernice wrote
Fellow comedian Kathy Griffin also wrote, ‘I love you now and forever. You are a brilliant comic and an inspiration for women in any field.’
The comedian has been posting in support of Israel following Hamas’ deadly attack on October 7, after which Israel retaliated with airstrikes on Gaza, prompting protestors to call for a cease-fire.
Her posts have received a slew of harsh comments critiquing her views, her looks, and weight.
After sharing a number of videos that explained what a ceasefire would mean for Israel, she turned off comments on the posts.
Her recent post of an MLK video she shared on Monday prompted his daughter Bernice, 60, to respond.
In the original video shared by Schumer, MLK stated that Israel ‘has the right to exist’ and that he would ‘take a stand against anti-Semitism because it’s wrong, it’s unjust, and it’s evil.’
However, Bernice corrected Schumer, posting on Twitter, ‘Amy: Certainly, my father was against anti-Semitism, as am I.’
‘He also believed militarism (along with racism and poverty) to be among the interconnected Triple Evils,’ she continued.
Showing support: The comedian has been posting in support of Israel following Hamas’ deadly attack on October 7, after which Israel retaliated with airstrikes on Gaza, prompting protestors to call for a cease-fire; seen in March
Experience: Earlier this month she spoke about feeling ‘ashamed’ of her Jewish identity during her younger years and how she had to ‘laugh along’ with hurtful jokes to fit in
‘I am certain he would call for Israel’s bombing of Palestinians to cease, for hostages to be released … and for us to work for true peace, which includes justice.’
In response to Amy’s Tweet, Bernice also shared a different video of her father talking about ‘moral power’ and withdrawing from the Vietnam War.
Bernice encouraged Schumer to read her father’s book ‘Where Do We Go From Here: Chaos or Community?’
‘I mourn with all who are mourning. I know that we can’t afford to diminish & dehumanize each other if we are truly committed to ridding humanity of the Triple Evils & to freedom from oppression for all,’ she added.
The October 7 attack by Hamas left 1,400 Israelis murdered and over 200 kidnapped, the IDF says. Israel’s counter-offensive has killed some 8,500 Palestinians – according to the Gaza Health Ministry – though those figures have not been independently verified.
