No, Hannah, That Wasn’t Brave (Guest Column)
True courage would have meant calling for peace, for coexistence, for the humanity of both Israelis and Palestinians, even if it risked boos instead of applause, writes Israeli activist Hen Mazzig.
True courage would have meant calling for peace, for coexistence, for the humanity of both Israelis and Palestinians, even if it risked boos instead of applause, writes Israeli activist Hen Mazzig.
A Hamas mouthpiece praised “Hacks” star Hannah Einbinder’s Emmys acceptance speech Sunday when she said, “Free Palestine” — while censoring out the actress’s bare shoulders and cleavage in the footage.
One celebrity, in particular, got political at the Emmys. And it’s sparked yet another round of outrage at Hollywood.
Celeb soundbites don’t free Gaza. Hannah Einbinder’s Emmy sign-off proves Hollywood still loves applause more than accountability.
Lived experience under Hamas rockets should outweigh Instagram followers when choosing who represents Israel's story.
The personal belongings of festival-goers are seen at the site of an attack on the Nova Festival by Hamas terrorists from Gaza, near Israel’s border with the Gaza Strip, in southern Israel, Oct. 12, 2023. Photo: REUTERS/Ronen Zvulun
Should the broadcasters proceed with their boycotts, the competition may face substantial commercial consequences.
A PR snafu at the LA Holocaust Museum reveals the impossibility of drawing boundaries around an anti-genocide rallying cry.
Shutting out Israeli creatives only makes it harder to imagine a secure future for Israelis and Palestinians
An exhibit at Holocaust Museum LA.(John Sciulli/Getty Images for Holocaust Museum LA)