Emmy Nomination for Gaza Journalist Bisan Owda Stands Despite Controversy
NATAS defends its decision after over 150 industry professionals call for revocation due to alleged ties to a terrorist organization.
- Bisan Owda's documentary, 'It's Bisan from Gaza and I'm Still Alive,' was nominated for Outstanding Hard News Feature Story.
- Creative Community for Peace claims Owda has past associations with the Popular Front for the Liberation of Palestine (PFLP).
- NATAS stated it found no evidence of Owda's contemporary involvement with PFLP and upheld the nomination.
- The documentary has also received recognition from Peabody and Edward R. Murrow Awards.
- Owda remains in Gaza, documenting the ongoing conflict and its impact on her community.