A group of more than 150 Jewish Hollywood professionals have come out in support of director Jonathan Glazer following his controversial Oscars speech, which has sparked a wave of criticism.
Supportive signatories include A-listers such as Joaquin Phoenix, Joel Coen, and Ilana Glazer, who have signed an open letter condemning the attacks on Glazer and criticizing the distraction from Israel’s military campaign in Gaza.
While Glazer’s speech has been denounced by the Anti-Defamation League and hundreds of other Jewish Hollywood figures, there are differing opinions within the Jewish community on both Glazer’s speech and the Israel-Gaza conflict.
Filmmaker Ken Loach has praised Glazer’s bravery for speaking out, expressing concerns over the silencing effect of the attacks on him. The open letter calls for a permanent ceasefire, the safe return of hostages, and immediate aid delivery to Gaza.
The letter also denounces the ‘weaponization’ of Jewish identity to justify actions in the Israel-Gaza conflict. Other notable signatories of the letter include Boots Riley, Frances Fisher, Naomi Klein, and David Cross.
The controversy surrounding Glazer’s speech has ignited a fierce debate within the Jewish community, highlighting the complexities and differing perspectives on the Israel-Gaza conflict. Stay tuned to ‘Celebrity Beauty Buzz’ for more updates on this developing story.
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