Israeli Columnist Accuses Director Yuval Abraham of Anti-Israel Propaganda
Columnist Yuval Karni, writing for Ynet on September 14, criticizes Israeli filmmaker Yuval Abraham and his new film "No Other Land," accusing him of hypocrisy and a deliberate campaign to defame Israel internationally. Karni contends that Abraham lacks honesty and conscience, citing his statements at international festivals and interviews.
Karni recounts Abraham's appearance at the Berlin Film Festival, shortly before his film gained prominence. He alleges that Abraham and his Palestinian co-author promoted a narrative of genocide and apartheid without mentioning Hamas's atrocities from October 7th. Karni questions Abraham's insensitivity for omitting the brutal killings, rapes, and burnings committed by Hamas, suggesting Abraham believes slandering Israel is the path to awards like the Oscars.
The article argues that Abraham deliberately focuses on the aggressor's perspective, ignoring the atrocities of Hamas, which Karni likens to Nazi-era crimes. Karni questions why no Gazan resident showed sympathy or offered aid to Israelis on October 7th. He asserts that Abraham's film contributes to a global campaign denying or downplaying the October 7th massacre.
Karni claims that film festivals often serve as platforms for anti-Israel propaganda, rejecting films about October 7th based on Hamas footage while rewarding directors like Abraham who present a one-sided narrative. He criticizes the 24-minute standing ovation Abraham received, comparing it to honors given to Stalin, and states that while Israel deserves criticism, Abraham's campaign, which knowingly omits half the truth, is not art but a path paved with Israeli blood.
