Movie stars Joaquin Phoenix, Penelope Cruz, and Richard Gere criticized the Academy for not defending Oscar-winning Palestinian filmmaker Hamdan Ballal, who was attacked by Israeli settlers. The Academy initially remained silent, prompting over 600 members to condemn the assault and demand stronger action. The film “No Other Land,” which won an Oscar for best documentary, depicts the displacement of Palestinians by Israeli forces and settlers in the West Bank, but has struggled to find a US distributor despite its accolades.
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Quds Force commander challenges assassination rumours with public appearance – Middle East Monitor
Brigadier General Esmail Qaani, commander of Iran’s Quds Force, appeared in Tehran during "victory celebrations" following a ceasefire with Israel, countering claims of his assassination amid recent Israeli attacks. This marked his second public appearance in a year, emphasizing his survival and leadership amidst ongoing tensions and military actions against Iranian sites. Explain It To Me Like I'm 5: Brigadier General Esmail Qaani, a leader in Iran, showed up at a big party in Tehran...
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