Ms. Rachel doubles down support for children in Gaza

Popular kids’ content creator Rachel Griffin Accurso, known as Ms.

Popular kids’ content creator Rachel Griffin Accurso, known as Ms. Rachel, addressed the ongoing backlash over her advocacy for Palestinian children, saying in a recent interview that “it should be controversial to not say anything.”  

Known for her YouTube series “Songs for Littles,” Accurso’s channel — which has 14.7 million subscribers — focuses on teaching young kids nursery rhymes, first words and basic educational concepts like colors and shapes. But elsewhere on her social media platforms, the educator has been outspoken about the humanitarian crisis in Gaza that has taken shape since Israel began its military response to Hamas’ deadly attack on Oct. 7, 2023.  

“It’s sad that people try to make it controversial when you speak out for children that are facing immeasurable suffering,” Accurso said in an interview with journalist Mehdi Hasan, founder of the independent publication Zeteo.  

Accurso did not immediately respond to a request for additional comment on Monday. 

The interview comes on the heels of intensified scrutiny of Accurso, who has been accused of antisemitism by some online critics who take issue with her posts about Palestinian children.