Speaking at the 'Together for Palestine' benefit concert in London, Coughlan highlighted the silence of major artists with substantial global followings, stating, "There are many artists that I love, and that I know you love, that have hundreds of millions of followers, and they are saying nothing in this moment."
The 'Together for Palestine' event, held at Wembley Arena, aimed to raise funds and awareness for Palestinian civilians affected by the ongoing conflict. Organised by British artist Brian Eno, the concert featured performances and speeches from various artists, including Coughlan, Florence Pugh, and Benedict Cumberbatch. All proceeds from the event were directed towards Palestinian-led organisations through the UK-based charity Choose Love.
Coughlan's remarks resonate with a broader cultural discourse surrounding the Gaza conflict. In September 2025, over 4,000 artists signed a pledge to boycott Israeli film institutions deemed complicit in the ongoing violence. The pledge condemns the "unrelenting horror" in Gaza and calls for accountability.
