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Jennifer Lawrence to Receive San Sebastián’s Donostia Award After Calling Gaza Violence a Genocide

In a festival press conference, the 35-year-old called the Gaza violence a genocide, urging political accountability.

Overview

  • Lawrence attended a midday press conference in San Sebastián to present Die My Love ahead of the Donostia tribute scheduled for later Friday.
  • She described what is happening in Palestine as “nothing less than a genocide” and called the situation unacceptable.
  • She criticized current U.S. political discourse, warning that dishonesty and a lack of empathy risk becoming normalized for young voters.
  • She said solving complex geopolitical crises should not fall on artists and voiced concern that celebrity comments can fuel rhetoric.
  • She urged attention to elected officials’ responsibility and encouraged people to vote, and at 35 she is the festival’s youngest-ever Donostia honoree.