Controversial Opening Night at Top Docu Fest Sparks Apology and Outrage
The International Documentary Film Festival Amsterdam (IDFA) has issued an apology after pro-Palestinian activists disrupted the opening ceremony by brandishing a banner calling for the destruction of Israel. Israeli filmmakers expressed their outrage, stating that the festival's director, Orwa Nyrabia, appeared to support the protesters. IDFA acknowledged that the slogan was hurtful and apologized for the incident. The incident occurred amidst a surge of anti-Israeli and anti-Jewish sentiment following the recent conflict between Israel and Hamas in Gaza.