jfid – Gal Gadot, the Israeli actress who is famous as Wonder Woman, is now the most controversial movie star.
The reason is, she is involved in the production of an Israeli propaganda film titled “Bearing Witness to the October 7 Massacre”.
The film claims to be a documentation of Hamas’ attack on Israel on October 7, 2023, which killed more than 1,000 civilians and 350 Israeli soldiers.
However, the film has received a lot of criticism and condemnation from various parties, both from within and outside Israel.
Many consider the film to be an attempt by Israel to twist the facts and cover up the atrocities they committed against the Palestinian people.
The film is also seen as a form of exploitation of the suffering of the victims and violation of human rights.
The film was produced by the IDF spokesperson unit, the Israeli army, using recordings from the body cameras of the Hamas militants who carried out the attack.
The film lasts 47 minutes and contains scenes that are very horrifying, such as murder, beheading, burning, torture, and kidnapping.
The film is not shown publicly, but only held private screenings for journalists, diplomats, and Hollywood executives.
One of the screenings of the film was held at the Museum of Tolerance in Los Angeles on November 8, 2023. However, the event did not go smoothly. Many protesters came to denounce the film and demand that it be stopped.
They carried banners that read “Stop Killing Palestinians”, “Boycott Israel”, and “Gal Gadot is a War Criminal”. They also chanted and whistled to disrupt the screening of the film.
What was even more surprising, Gal Gadot herself did not attend the event. Even though she was the main star of the film and was reported to be one of the initiators of making the film.
According to some sources, Gal Gadot did not want to attend because she was worried about her safety. She also felt ashamed and afraid because the film received a lot of rejection and protest.
Gal Gadot had previously also received criticism from netizens for posting a message on social media that expressed her support for Israel and condemned Hamas. Many criticized her attitude as insensitive and unfair.
Some celebrities and activists also criticized Gal Gadot, such as Mark Ruffalo, Bella Hadid, Roger Waters, and John Cusack.
The film “Bearing Witness” also received criticism from some experts and activists who considered the film to be propaganda that was unfounded and unethical.
They pointed out some oddities and lies that existed in the film, such as:
- The film was made in a very short time, only a month after the attack occurred. Whereas, the production process of the film usually takes longer. This raises the suspicion that the film was planned in advance by Israel to provoke a war with Hamas.
- The film uses recordings from the body cameras of the Hamas militants that are very good and neat. This is suspicious because it is hard to believe that Hamas has such sophisticated equipment. There is a possibility that the recordings are the result of settings or manipulation by the Israeli side.
- The film does not show the context and background that caused the Hamas attack. The film only shows scenes of violence committed by Hamas without explaining their reasons and motives. The film also does not show scenes of violence committed by Israel against the Palestinian people, such as bombing, shooting, arresting, and expelling.
- The film violates human rights and humanitarian norms by exploiting the suffering of the victims and showing scenes that are very brutal without censorship. The film also violates journalistic ethics by not providing accurate, balanced, and objective information. The film only aims to influence public opinion and gain sympathy for Israel.
The film “Bearing Witness” is not a documentary film that is honest and professional, but a propaganda film that is dangerous and misleading.
The film failed to attract sympathy and support for Israel, but rather provoked anger and hatred.
The film also tarnished the name and career of Gal Gadot as an actress who should be an ambassador of peace and justice.
The film is proof that Israel has no sense of humanity and does not respect the rights of the Palestinian people.
