Over 150 Jewish Creatives Support Jonathan Glazer's Critique of Gaza Conflict
The open letter defends Glazer's Oscars speech and calls for free speech and a ceasefire in the Israel-Palestine conflict.
- Over 150 Jewish creatives, including Joaquin Phoenix and Chloe Fineman, have signed an open letter supporting Jonathan Glazer’s Oscars speech, which criticized the dehumanization in the ongoing conflict in Gaza.
- The letter criticizes the mischaracterization and denouncement of Glazer's remarks, emphasizing the need for free speech and the right to protest Israel’s military campaign in Gaza.
- Glazer’s speech at the Oscars, where he won for Best International Film, highlighted the dangers of dehumanization and was met with both backlash and support within the industry.
- The conflict between Israel and Palestine has escalated, with over 32,000 Palestinians killed in Gaza and a humanitarian crisis worsening.
- The signees of the letter stand for a permanent ceasefire, the safe return of all hostages, immediate delivery of aid into Gaza, and an end to Israel’s bombardment and siege on Gaza.