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Shani Louk's father defends the award of a prize for a shocking photograph showing her corpse being taken into Gaza by terrorists, stating that it is important for historical documentation, while a friend of Shani and others find the award unethical and disturbing, sparking outrage online and leading to a petition with over 22,000 signatures calling for the award to be denounced.
A university awarded a photo of the body of Shani Louk, a German-Israeli dual citizen killed by Hamas terrorists, sparking outrage in the Jewish community and on social media. The photo helped the Associated Press win "Team Picture Story of the Year," but critics argue that it dehumanizes Louk and legitimizes Hamas's actions. The AP denies having prior knowledge of the attack and defends its coverage, stating that documenting breaking news events is their job. The release of the photos has led to a lawsuit from the families of Louk and other victims, alleging the involvement of photojournalists in the atrocities.
Several Hollywood celebrities wore a red pin at the Oscars in support of a ceasefire in the Israel-Hamas conflict, but the pin's symbol is associated with the 2000 Ramallah lynching of Israelis, leading to denouncement from Israel and accusations of promoting hate propaganda. Critics question whether the celebrities understood the pin's meaning, while others express dismay at the use of the Oscars stage for political messaging and the lack of attention to other pressing issues.