Israeli Oscar winner says US policy 'is helping to block' Palestinian freedom
Israeli journalist Yuval Abraham spoke out on the conflict in the Middle East as he picked up the gong for Palestinian-Israeli film No Other Land at the 97th Academy Awards
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Oscars 2025: Basel Adra calls to stop 'ethnic cleansing' of Palestinians
US foreign policy "is helping to block" a path to Palestinians having their own freedoms, Israeli journalist Yuval Abraham remarked as he accepted the Oscar for best documentary feature film.
The film's crew brought attention to the Middle East conflict as they received the award for the Palestinian-Israeli movie No Other Land, which delves into life on the West Bank, at the 97th Academy Awards, hosted by US comedian Conan O'Brien.
Israeli journalist Yuval Abraham commented on his life "free under civilian law", contrasting it with Palestinian journalist Basel Adra's life under different legislation in Israel. "We made this film, Palestinians and Israelis, because together our voices are stronger" he declared.
"We see each other, the horrific destruction of Gaza and its people, which must end. The Israeli hostages brutally taken in the crime of October 7, which must be freed. When I look at Basel, I see my brother, but we are unequal. We live in a regime where I am free under civilian law and Basel is under military laws that destroy his life and he cannot control.
Adra took the opportunity to call for an end to the 'ethnic cleansing of Palestinian people'"There is a different path, a political solution, without ethnic supremacy, with national rights for both of our people. And I have to say, as I am here, the foreign policy in this country is helping to block this path. And, you know? Why can't you see that we are intertwined? That my people can be truly safe if Basel's people are truly free and safe? There is another way. It's not too late for life, for the living. There is no other way. Thank you."
Taking the stage, Adra took the opportunity to call for an end to what he describes as the "ethnic cleansing of Palestinian people" He expressed his gratitude: "Thank you to the Academy for the award. It's such a big honour for the four of us and everybody (who) supported us for this documentary."
He shared a personal note on his recent entry into fatherhood, stating, "About two months ago I became a father, and my hope to my daughter (is) that she will not have to live the same life I'm living now, always feeling subtle violence, home demolitions and forceful displacement that my community ... is living and facing every day under the Israeli occupation."
The documentary filmmaker then explained the essence of the film and its purpose: "No Other Land reflects the harsh reality that we have been enduring for decades and still resist as we call on the world to take serious actions to stop the injustice and to stop the ethnic cleansing of Palestinian people."
Addressing recent escalations, he pointed out the ongoing conflict between Israel and Hamas, noting that it was triggered by the attacks on October 7, 2023. Since that date, he relayed that more than 48,000 Palestinians have died as per Gaza health officials, a number which includes a significant proportion of women and children, though there is no official distinction made between combatants and civilians in these figures.
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