Los Angeles_ Palestinian-American model Bella Hadid and actor Pedro Pascal will host a benefit concert in Los Angeles on January 10, 2026, to raise funds for Palestine and Sudan. The event promises a lineup of internationally acclaimed artists, including Shawn Mendes, Mustafa, Omar Apollo, Alex G, Blood Orange, Clairo, Daniel Caesar, Faye Webster, Geese, Jazmine Sullivan, Lucy Dacus, Noname, Noor Hindi, Raphael Saadiq, Rayn Lenae, Rex Orange County, Safia Elhillo, Snoh Aalegra, Tamino, and 070 Shak
Purpose and Beneficiaries
All proceeds from the concert will be equally donated to the Sudanese American Physicians Association and the Palestinian Children’s Relief Fund, supporting humanitarian aid efforts in both regions. The event is being organized under the Artists for Aid initiative, with tickets set to be available next week.
This concert marks one of the first large-scale fundraising efforts for Sudan, while continuing a long history of benefit initiatives for Palestine. Previous efforts included a Pride and Prejudice table-read starring Ambika Mod and Daisy Ridley in October, and a $2 million benefit concert in September hosted by industry icons such as Benedict Cumberbatch, Florence Pugh, Nicola Coughlan, and Richard Gere.
Crisis in Palestine
Although Hamas and Israel signed a truce on October 9, 2025, halting two years of devastating warfare, Amnesty International reports that Israel continues committing acts of genocide in Gaza. The conflict has led to the death of at least 68,000 Palestinians, with extensive destruction of hospitals, schools, and homes.
Crisis in Sudan
Sudan has endured a civil war since April 2023, with atrocities reported by the Rapid Support Forces (RSF) in El-Fasher drawing global attention. The RSF laid siege to the town for 18 months, ultimately capturing it. Witnesses reported mass executions, rape, torture, and famine, highlighting the severe humanitarian crisis. The International Criminal Court has indicated that these atrocities could amount to crimes against humanity.
Global Artistic Solidarity
The concert demonstrates the role of artists in humanitarian advocacy, aiming to mobilize international support and raise awareness about the ongoing crises in Palestine and Sudan. Bella Hadid and Pedro Pascal’s initiative underscores the growing intersection of culture, celebrity influence, and global humanitarian efforts.
