Oscar-Winning Documentary 'No Other Land' Faces Backlash From Both Sides of Israeli-Palestinian Divide

The film, which highlights demolitions in Masafer Yatta, is criticized by Israeli officials for bias and by pro-Palestinian activists for violating anti-normalization principles.

'No Other Land,' which won the Oscar for Best Documentary, depicts the struggles of Palestinians in Masafer Yatta but has been accused of factual inaccuracies by critics.
Israeli officials, including the culture minister, have condemned the film as one-sided and accused it of omitting key context, particularly in the aftermath of the October 7, 2023, Hamas attack.
Pro-Palestinian activists, including the BDS movement, criticized the documentary for collaborating with Israeli filmmakers, claiming it violates anti-normalization guidelines.
Supporters of the film argue it sheds light on human rights violations and call for nuanced engagement rather than outright dismissal from either side.
The controversy has sparked broader debates about the role of documentaries in advocacy, journalistic integrity, and the ethics of cross-community collaborations in politically charged contexts.

Jewish Telegraphic Agency