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Academy Apologizes for Ignoring Attack on Director Ballal

3/31/2025

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The Academy of Motion Pictures Arts and Sciences has issued an apology for its lackluster response to the violent attack on Oscar-winning director Hamdan Ballal by Israeli settlers in the West Bank. Facing backlash from over 600 members, the Academy condemned the violence against artists and expressed regret for failing to mention Ballal by name in their earlier statement.

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The Academy of Motion Pictures Arts and Sciences has issued an apology for its lackluster response to the violent attack on Oscar-winning director Hamdan Ballal by Israeli settlers in the West Bank. Facing backlash from over 600 members, the Academy condemned the violence against artists and expressed regret for failing to mention Ballal by name in their earlier statement.