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Tensions in Israel loom large in these Oscar-nominated shorts

Olivia Haynie in Forward · 4 Mar

Oscar-nominated short films, "Butchers Stain" and "Children No More: Were and Are Gone," poignantly highlight the persistent societal rifts in Israel following the conflict with Hamas.

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How Should Activists Relate to Risk? - An investigation through Jewish text, in the wake of escalating violence in the West Bank against Palestinians and their allies

Aryeh Bernstein in Jewish Currents · 14 May 2025

Jewish social activist Aryeh Bernstein interviews Maya Rosen, a Jerusalem-based organizer who works with Palestinian communities in the West Bank, focusing on the concept of risk assessment in activism.

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The Destruction of Khalet a-Daba’ - The largest demolition in the history of Masafer Yatta in the southern West Bank portends an escalation of Israel’s ethnic cleansing campaign in the region.

Emily Glick in Jewish Currents · 13 May 2025

The demolition of Khalet a-Daba in Masafer Yatta on May 5th marked a significant escalation in Israeli actions within the West Bank.

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Palestinian ‘No Other Land’ director reportedly beaten by settlers and arrested by Israeli military

Ben Sales in JTA · 24 Mar 2025

Hamdan Ballal, the Palestinian co-director of the Oscar-winning documentary "No Other Land," has allegedly been assaulted by settlers in the South Hebron Hills and subsequently detained by the Israeli military.

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Why indie cinemas are embracing 'No Other Land' — even as U.S. distributors are staying away

Olivia Haynie in Forward · 18 Mar 2025

"No Other Land," an Oscar-winning documentary about Israeli and Palestinian activists working to save the West Bank village of Masafer Yatta from demolition, faces controversy in the U.S., particularly in Miami Beach where the city commission is considering ending funding for a cinema screening the film.

0 Politics Culture

From the Newsletter | Crossing Predictable Fault Lines

Sarah Breger in Moment · 7 Mar 2025

Sarah Breger discusses the contentious reception of two documentaries addressing Israeli-Palestinian relations.

0 Television/Film Politics

Israeli officials are criticizing Oscar-winner “No Other Land.” So are Palestinian activists.

Philissa Cramer in Forward · 7 Mar 2025

The documentary 'No Other Land,' showcasing the demolitions in the West Bank's Masafer Yatta, has ignited controversy following its Oscar win.

0 Israel Politics

The award for Best (Antisemitic) Documentary goes to...

Elder of Ziyon in Future of Jewish · 4 Mar 2025

A contentious film, "No Other Land," which won an Oscar for Best Documentary, comes under scrutiny in this analysis.

0 Politics Television/Film

‘No Other Land,’ about Israeli demolition of Palestinian village, wins Oscar for best documentary

Ben Sales in Forward · 3 Mar 2025

"No Other Land," a documentary exploring the demolition of the Palestinian village Masafer Yatta in the West Bank by Israeli forces, has won the Oscar for Best Documentary Feature.

0 Television/Film Politics

Film Review | No Other Land

Andy Freedman in Moment · 18 Feb 2025

"No Other Land," a documentary about the IDF's controversial evictions of Palestinian homes in the West Bank, surprises with an Oscar nomination despite its limited U.S. distribution.

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From the Eyes of an American Jewish Activist in Jerusalem

Elly Oltersdorf in New Voices · 14 Feb 2025

Elly Oltersdorf, an American Jewish activist living in Jerusalem, reflects on her experiences and emotional turmoil amidst the ongoing Israeli-Palestinian conflict.

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From ‘A Real Pain’ to ‘The Brutalist’ and beyond, Jewish movies were everywhere in 2024. What does it mean?

Andrew Lapin in JTA · 24 Dec 2024

In 2024, Jewish-themed movies have featured prominently in Hollywood despite tensions surrounding antisemitism, Israeli politics, and the industry's diversity standards.

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