Zionist Federation expresses concern over "No Other Land": "A real danger to Jews"

The World Zionist Federation expressed concern over the film "No Other Land", which received recognition at the Venice Film Festival, claiming it presents a distorted picture of Israel and could fuel antisemitism. Federation chairman Yaakov Hagoel and head of the department for combating antisemitism Yifat Ovadia Lusky condemned the film and called on cultural bodies to avoid giving a platform to distorted claims.

The World Zionist Federation expressed concern on Tuesday over the film "No Other Land", which received recognition at the Venice Film Festival. The organization claims the film presents a distorted picture of Israel and IDF activity, and could contribute to fueling antisemitism and hatred toward Jews worldwide. Federation chairman Yaakov Hagoel harshly condemned the "false accusations and defamatory claims" in the film, warning that "behind every distortion of reality lies a real danger to Jews around the world." Head of the department for combating antisemitism, Yifat Ovadia Lusky, argued that the film blurs the events of October 7, which she said constitutes "a severe distortion of reality and a shocking moral confusion." She emphasized that Hamas launched the murderous attack and Israel went to war to defend its citizens. The Federation called on cultural and media bodies to act responsibly and avoid giving a platform to claims that they say present Israel in a distorted manner.