Sulaf Fawakherji thanks her fans: “Your support has overwhelmed me despite everything.”

In her first response following the decision to expel her from the Syrian Artists Syndicate, actress Sulaf Fawakherji posted a touching message of thanks on her official Facebook page, expressing her deep gratitude to everyone who stood by her during her recent ordeal. The decision, which sparked widespread controversy, came amid accusations that she was "denying the suffering of the Syrian people," prompting her to respond in an emotional and humane manner, far from escalation.

Thanks and solidarity... and a message of apology to those who supported her

Salaf didn't just express her gratitude, but also apologized to the followers and friends who were abused on their personal accounts for their public support of her, saying, "I apologize to anyone who was insulted or stabbed for their solidarity with me...and I appreciate those who couldn't announce their support for fear of being hurt." She also emphasized that those who engaged in insults and abuse do not represent the Syrian people, whom she described as "refined and civilized," emphasizing her deep respect for them.

Artists and media professionals are behind her...and a message of friendship and love to the Arab world.

At the end of her message, Fawakherji extended special thanks to the Syrian and Arab artists and media professionals who reached out to her privately, emphasizing that they refrained from publicly supporting her for fear of repercussions. She also thanked her fans from Egypt and various Arab countries, believing that they gave her a sense of belonging and genuine support, concluding by saying: “No one can blame Syrian artists; they are my family, and we will remain one despite the distance… and whoever does not thank people does not thank God.”