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Javier Bardem states at Cannes Film Festival that he is receiving more work despite his pro-Palestine stance. He calls the genocide in Gaza a fact and criticizes those who justify it. He also spoke on toxic masculinity and condemned the US-Israeli assault on Iran.
Across Europe, protests against Israel’s presence in the Eurovision Song Contest grew, as Palestinian musicians and activists held alternative concerts condemning Israeli actions in Gaza and calling for Israel’s exclusion from the contest.
German intelligence revealed increased monitoring of pro-Palestinian activism, noting an extremist core in Berlin and flagging symbols and slogans as extremist indicators. Germany is cracking down on anti-occupation protests amid warnings from human rights groups about potential suppression of free political speech.
A documentary about doctors in Gaza won a BAFTA but was shelved by the BBC over impartiality concerns. The team delivered a strong speech condemning Israeli actions in Gaza and criticizing the BBC’s decision to withhold the film.
Nobel laureate JM Coetzee declined to attend a literature festival in Israel, condemning the “genocidal campaign” in Gaza and stating it will take years for Israel to clear its name.
Melissa Barrera spoke about backlash after being fired from the Scream franchise over her social media posts condemning the killing of Palestinian civilians in Gaza. She criticized colleagues who sided with those who fired her and announced her plan to start a production company working with anyone who supports Palestine.
