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Hollywood’s double-standard on Palestine: Why censor one side altogether?

Israel’s blatant human rights violations in Gaza, Hollywood appears to be deeply divided. While some speak out against the ongoing violence and the loss of innocent Palestinian lives, others label pro-Palestinian voices as “antisemitic” — referring to hatred toward Jews. As a result, several celebrities — including Melissa Barrera and Academy Award-winning actress Susan Sarandon — have faced backlash from Hollywood studios, with some even being fired or dropped by their agencies for expressing pro-Palestinian sentiments.

US quits UN human rights body, citing anti-Israel bias

The United States withdraws from a "hypocritical and self-serving" United Nations Human Rights Council over what it called chronic bias against Israel and a lack of reform, a move activists warned would make advancing human rights globally even more difficult.

Tel Aviv shooting: Manhunt under way for gunman who killed two

A manhunt is under way in the Israeli city of Tel Aviv after a gunman killed two people outside a popular bar.

Israel expects hundreds of civilian casualties in next war with Hezbollah

According to Israeli military assessment, Israel could suffer hundreds of civilian dead if it fights another war with Hezbollah.

Iran should halt nuclear work for decade: Obama

Iran should agree to a decade-long freeze on its nuclear activity if deal is to be finally reached, Obama says

April 25, 2025
April 25, 2025

Hollywood’s double-standard on Palestine: Why censor one side altogether?

Israel’s blatant human rights violations in Gaza, Hollywood appears to be deeply divided. While some speak out against the ongoing violence and the loss of innocent Palestinian lives, others label pro-Palestinian voices as “antisemitic” — referring to hatred toward Jews. As a result, several celebrities — including Melissa Barrera and Academy Award-winning actress Susan Sarandon — have faced backlash from Hollywood studios, with some even being fired or dropped by their agencies for expressing pro-Palestinian sentiments.

June 20, 2018
June 20, 2018

US quits UN human rights body, citing anti-Israel bias

The United States withdraws from a "hypocritical and self-serving" United Nations Human Rights Council over what it called chronic bias against Israel and a lack of reform, a move activists warned would make advancing human rights globally even more difficult.

January 2, 2016
January 2, 2016

Tel Aviv shooting: Manhunt under way for gunman who killed two

A manhunt is under way in the Israeli city of Tel Aviv after a gunman killed two people outside a popular bar.

April 1, 2015
April 1, 2015

Israel expects hundreds of civilian casualties in next war with Hezbollah

According to Israeli military assessment, Israel could suffer hundreds of civilian dead if it fights another war with Hezbollah.

March 3, 2015
March 3, 2015

Iran should halt nuclear work for decade: Obama

Iran should agree to a decade-long freeze on its nuclear activity if deal is to be finally reached, Obama says