Pro‑Israel Group Based in Los Angeles Launches Aggressive Campaign Against Tunisian Oscar‑Bound Film
The Creative Community for Peace (CCFP), a pro‑Israel organization headquartered in Los Angeles, has begun an intense effort to discredit the Tunisian feature film that is a contender for the 2026 Oscars. The group is targeting Academy voters before the final round of voting closes.
CCFP Labels the Film “Unacceptable Political Propaganda”
In a public statement posted on its official website, CCFP denounced the feature by director Kaouther Ben Hania as “unacceptable political propaganda.” The organization claims the movie presents a biased and distorted version of a child’s death and disputes the circumstances surrounding the killing of six‑year‑old Hind Rajab by the Israeli military.
The Film’s Documented Account
Contrary to CCFP’s allegations, the documentary‑fiction is based on verified events:
- January 29, 2024 – Hind Rajab, her family, and several others were raked with gunfire by Israeli army tanks while attempting to flee Gaza.
- Hind, the last survivor in a vehicle surrounded by corpses, spent her final hour on a call with the Palestinian Red Crescent.
- The ambulance dispatched to rescue her was also destroyed, and its two occupants were shot dead just a few metres away.
The film incorporates an authentic 70‑minute audio recording of Hind’s voice, providing a harrowing first‑hand testimony.
High‑Profile Executive Producers
The project’s executive producers include Brad Pitt, Joaquin Phoenix, Rooney Mara, and Jonathan Glazer. It is currently nominated for the Academy Award for Best International Feature Film.
About the Creative Community for Peace (CCFP)
Although the CCFP presents itself as an “apolitical” organization, it was founded in 2012 by former executives of Universal Music Publishing and Electronic Arts. Its membership now spans senior figures from Warner Bros., Sony, Atlantic Records, and Amazon.
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