Celebrities have a whole lot to say about the war between Israel and Hamas. Unfortunately, some of it is offensive. Unfortunately, some of it is flat wrong.
24.11.2023 - 08:17 / variety.com
K.J. Yossman Israel’s leading current affairs show is preparing a range of eyewitness news packages for distribution following requests from international broadcasters. “Uvda,” which is the local equivalent to CBS News’ “60 Minutes,” has prepared a series of documentary films collectively titled “Inside Israel: This is War.” Comprised currently of seven films each running between 20 and 30 minutes long, they cover all the events from the massacres in Israel on Oct.
7 through to the current war against Hamas in Gaza and are available as individual shorts or as a package. They include an in-depth look at one of the most enduring images to emerge from the attacks, the kidnap of young mother Shiri and her two redheaded children, 4-year-old Ariel and 9-month old Kfir. Filmmaker Itai Anghel speaks to members of Shiri’s family, including a heartbreaking interview with her sister Dana.
Anghel’s report on Kibbutz Nir Oz, one of the towns that was devastated by the Hamas attacks, with 25% of its residents either kidnapped or murdered, is also among the films available. His 20-minute report from the ground includes CCTV footage and victim testimonials, giving viewers an eyewitness account of the horrors of that Saturday morning. Another documentary short, called “Be’eri’s Nurse,” sees investigative reporter Ben Shani visit Kibbutz Be’eri, which lost 30% of its citizens during the attacks and was almost completely burnt down.
He also speaks to survivors, including a nurse, who have been evacuated to a refugee camp in the Dead Sea. Meaning “fact” in Hebrew, “Uvda” airs locally on television network Keshet 12. The show, which has been reporting on both domestic and international topics since 1993, is known for its rigorously
.Celebrities have a whole lot to say about the war between Israel and Hamas. Unfortunately, some of it is offensive. Unfortunately, some of it is flat wrong.
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Spyglass Media Group, the studio behind the Scream movies, has just shared a statement regarding the firing of Melissa Barrera, one of the leads of the upcoming Scream 7.
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