Palestinian actor says he can’t attend Oscars because of US travel ban
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Palestinian actor Motaz Malhees says he cannot attend Sunday's Academy Awards due to a travel ban imposed by President Trump. Malhees stars in "The Voice of Hind Rajab," which has been nominated for best international feature film. The film tells the story of a five-year-old Palestinian girl killed by Israeli forces in Gaza in 2024. The travel restrictions prevent Malhees from being present at the ceremony where his nominated film will compete for the Oscar. His absence highlights how the Trump administration's travel policies are affecting international film industry participants during awards season.
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