Jonathan Glazer's Oscar Speech Becomes Latest Battleground In Israel-Gaza Conflict
Jonathan Glazer's Oscars acceptance speech sparks intense reactions.
- Bilawal Riaz
- 1 min read
Jonathan Glazer’s Oscars acceptance speech, where he discussed the Israel-Gaza conflict and rejected the hijacking of his Jewishness and the Holocaust, has sparked intense reactions online. Glazer, who won best international film for “The Zone of Interest,” highlighted the film’s message on dehumanization and dedicated the win to an inspiring woman. Misinterpretations of his speech as disavowing his Jewish identity received criticism, with MSNBC’s Chris Hayes clarifying Glazer’s intent. While some condemned Glazer, including Israeli figures and journalists, others like filmmaker Boots Riley praised his stance against Gaza atrocities.