A documentary film called "No Other Land" won the Oscar for Best Documentary. The filmmakers, a Palestinian-Israeli collective, used their acceptance speech to highlight the struggles faced by Palestinians in the West Bank. They accused the United States of hindering peace efforts in Israel.
The documentary showcases the destruction in the occupied West Bank by Israeli soldiers. It focuses on the relationship between a Palestinian activist named Basel and an Israeli journalist named Yuval. The filmmakers emphasized that Palestinians do not have the same rights as Israelis under military law.
During the award acceptance, Basel Adra, the Palestinian activist, called for global action to address the injustice and ethnic cleansing of the Palestinian people. Yuval Abraham, the Israeli citizen involved in the film, condemned the atrocities and called for the release of hostages. He also criticized the United States for obstructing peace in the region.
The filmmakers’ statements shed light on the ongoing conflict in the region and the challenges faced by those living in the West Bank. Their message calls for attention to the plight of Palestinians and the need for international intervention to address the issues at hand.