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Israel film at Toronto fest entrenches industry split over Gaza
- A documentary about an Israeli ex-soldier will premiere at the Toronto film festival, highlighting Hollywood's split over the Gaza conflict.
- The film uses Hamas bodycam footage of attacks that resulted in 1,219 deaths in Israel, mostly civilians, according to an AFP tally.
- More than 1,000 industry figures, including Amy Schumer and Debra Messing, signed a petition accusing the festival of silencing Jewish voices.
- Over 1,500 actors and film workers, including Olivia Colman and Mark Ruffalo, pledged not to work with Israeli cinema bodies they claim are 'implicated in genocide' in Gaza.
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Israel film at Toronto fest entrenches industry split over Gaza
A documentary about an Israeli ex-soldier set to premiere at the Toronto film festival -- after initially being cut from the schedule -- has become the latest flashpoint in Hollywood's internal split over the Gaza conflict.
2026 Oscars: The War in Gaza is Dividing Hollywood - Awards Daily
Facebook Twitter LinkedIn Reddit Print Bluesky WhatsApp Threads Email When the Oscars are held this year, there will be two tribes in attendance. “Free Palestine” vs. those who support Israel. The war is playing out at every festival, from Venice to Toronto. As we speak, The Voice of Hind Rajab, the film about the Palestinian girl who was killed by the IDF, is playing to rapturous crowds and standing ovations. Meanwhile, The Road Between Us, the…
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