Javier Bardem has repeatedly referred to Israel’s war against Hamas as a “genocide.”

By World Israel News Staff

Spanish actor Javier Bardem shouted “Free Palestine” while presenting the award for Best International Feature at the Academy Awards on Sunday.

Bardem, who was reading the nominees alongside Indian actress Priyanka Chopra, blurted “No to wars and free Palestine” before opening the envelope revealing the winner.

Bardem’s remarks were met with raucous cheers and applause from the audience at the glitzy ceremony.

The actor also used the red carpet and awards ceremony to display political messages. He wore a patch on his suit reading “No to war” in Spanish in a red font reminiscent of dripping blood.

Bardem also sported a patch featuring Handala, a political cartoon character that serves as a widely recognized pro-Palestinian symbol.

The Spaniard has a long history of making public statements highly critical of Israel and supportive of the Palestinians.

Bardem has been outspoken in his criticism of Israel’s war against Hamas. During an appearance in June 2025 on the daytime television program “The View,” he described the conflict as a “genocide” in which “children are being murdered.”

Earlier, at the San Sebastián International Film Festival in 2024, Bardem claimed that Israel is “committing crimes against humanity and international law.”

At the Primetime Emmy Awards in 2025, Bardem wore a keffiyeh and told reporters on the red carpet that he “cannot work with someone who justifies or supports the genocide,” referring to those who support Israel.

Bardem has also claimed that he has faced professional consequences for his political views. The actor has suggested he was effectively blacklisted in Hollywood because of his outspoken support for Palestinians.

However, Bardem’s prominent appearance at the Oscars — arguably the most high-profile event in the entertainment industry — would appear to undermine his assertion that he has been shut out of Hollywood.

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Born in Manhattan to a multicultural family, the 30-year-old Chalamet traces his Jewish heritage through his Ashkenazi mother, Nicole Flender.

By JNS

French-American actor Timothée Chalamet took home the Golden Globe for best actor in a musical or comedy on Sunday, winning for his performance as an aspiring Jewish table tennis champion in “Marty Supreme.”

The film follows Chalamet as Marty Mauser, a shoe store employee with dreams of professional ping-pong stardom in 1950s America. The role draws inspiration from Jewish ping-pong legend Marty Reisman.

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Chalamet bested a competitive field including Leonardo DiCaprio, George Clooney, Ethan Hawke, Lee Byung-hun and Jesse Plemons at Sunday’s 83rd Golden Globe ceremony in Beverly Hills.

Born in Manhattan to a multicultural family, the 30-year-old Chalamet traces his Jewish heritage through his Ashkenazi mother, Nicole Flender, making him Jewish according to halachah (Jewish law).

His father, a French journalist from Nîmes, comes from a Protestant background. Under traditional Jewish law, his maternal lineage defines his Jewish identity.

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The families expressed both the heartbreak of their prolonged separation and their hope for international intervention.

By Jewish Breaking News

Richard Gere, the acclaimed Hollywood actor and long-time human rights advocate, has lent his voice and support to a humanitarian crisis that has left families in anguish.

In an emotional meeting, Gere sat with the families of Naama Levi, Keith Siegel, and Karina Aviev, who have been held hostage in Gaza for over 433 days.

During the meeting, he listened intently to their stories, offering empathy and solidarity while pledging to help amplify their plight on a global stage.

The families expressed both the heartbreak of their prolonged separation and their hope for international intervention.

By meeting with them, Gere aims to shine a spotlight on their ordeal, urging the world not to forget the hostages or the human cost of ongoing regional conflicts.

This act of solidarity aligns with Gere’s history of advocating for human rights and peaceful resolutions to global crises.

Known for his work with Tibetan refugees and his support for various humanitarian causes, his involvement in this issue adds a high-profile voice to the call for justice, humanitarian action, and the safe return of those held captive.

The meeting comes amid renewed calls for diplomatic efforts and negotiations to secure the release of hostages in Gaza, underscoring the urgency of addressing the human suffering caused by the protracted conflict in the region.

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