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flag Hollywood stars and 4,000+ film workers boycott Israel’s state-funded film industry over Gaza humanitarian crisis.

flag Hollywood stars including Javier Bardem, Emma Stone, and Joaquin Phoenix have joined over 4,000 film industry professionals in pledging to boycott Israel's state-funded movie industry over the humanitarian crisis in Gaza. flag The move, organized by Film Workers for Palestine, targets institutions like film production companies and festivals, not individuals, aiming to pressure the Israeli government to halt its military actions. flag The boycott follows threats by Israel’s Cultural Minister to cut funding from the country’s film academy. flag While some Israeli filmmakers and institutions support artistic expression critical of government policies, the initiative has drawn criticism from Jewish leaders, organizations, and Paramount Pictures, who argue it risks silencing voices and hinders peace efforts. flag A UN commission recently concluded Israel is committing genocide in Gaza, a claim Israel denies.

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