A march advocating for a ceasefire in Gaza and for a free Palestine is set to take place in Hollywood on the night of the Oscars. The organizers include Writers Against the War on Gaza L.A. (WAWOG), Film Workers for Palestine, SAG-AFTRA for Ceasefire, and others. InstagramIn a combined statement from Film Workers for Palestine and Jewish Voice for Peace’s L.A. chapter, they expressed their determination to not ignore the continuous violence happening in the region.
The march will start at 1 p.m. Sunday at the Cinerama Dome in Hollywood. Meanwhile, a different political event will occur in Beverly Hills, organized by Hollywood producers Matti Leshem and Lynn Harris. The installation organized by Hollywood producers Matti Leshem and Lynn Harris will display the images of those currently held captive by Hamas.After the October 7 attacks on Israel, there have been demonstrations of support projected on a building near the Vanity Fair Oscars night party.
Sunday marks the beginning of Ramadan, a significant month for Islam. Israel has announced its plan to commence a ground invasion of Rafah on the same day, unless a temporary ceasefire agreement is reached with Hamas. Around 1.5 million people from Gaza are currently seeking shelter in the city. previously announced its planned ground invasion of Rafah will begin on the same day, barring a deal being reached between Israel and Hamas for a temporary ceasefire. Approximately 1.5 million people from Gaza are currently sheltering in the city.
The Los Angeles police will be increasing their presence for the Oscars, as usual, to ensure the safety of the event. The streets around the awards venue will be closed off for security. made plans “However, we will also make efforts to engage with the groups as they arrive, and communicate to them that we are here to uphold their constitutional right to free speech,” said Commander Randy Goddard of the Los Angeles Police Department.
“However, we will also make efforts to engage with the groups as they arrive, and communicate to them that we are here to uphold their constitutional right to free speech,” said Commander Randy Goddard of the Los Angeles Police Department.
The planned march follows similar protests at this year’s Sundance Film Festival and outside the Film Independent Spirit Awards. Sundance Film Festival and outside the Film Independent Spirit Awards.
The organizers of the protest are urging others to join them in their demonstration to draw attention to the situation in Rafah on the day of the Oscars.
The organizers, along with various other groups and individuals, are coming together to demand attention on the situation in Rafah and to call for a permanent ceasefire and Palestinian liberation.
The organizers are determined to remain focused on their cause despite the distractions of the entertainment industry and are committed to striving for a permanent ceasefire and the freedom of Palestinians.
In February, U.N. spokesperson Jens Laerke warned of the potential for significant civilian casualties in Rafah if hostilities were to escalate.
On Thursday, Hiba Tibi, the CARE Country Director for the West Bank and Gaza, wrote on the organization’s website, “The people in Gaza have been forced to escape multiple times. Their houses are now piles of debris, their means of living destroyed, leaving them with very little to own, let alone to share with others. This year, Ramadan is clouded by the significant hardships endured by 2.3 million individuals, devastated by five months of severe conflict, lack of necessities, and being forced to move.”
