Poet Rupi Kaur has declined an invitation to the White House's Diwali celebration due to the Biden administration's support for Israel's actions in Gaza. Kaur criticized the administration for celebrating Diwali while supporting what she called the "genocide against Palestinians." She stated that she cannot remain silent or agreeable without addressing the situation in Gaza. Other South Asian public figures expressed support for Kaur's decision and stated they would also skip the event. The article also provides information about the ongoing conflict between Israel and Hamas and the civilian casualties resulting from it.

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