How the Oscars Became a Global Stage for Gaza and Iran Protests
كيف تحول حفل الأوسكار الـ98 إلى منصة دولية ضد الحرب في غزة وإيران؟
Summary
The 98th Academy Awards ceremony became a platform for political protest, as Hollywood stars from diverse backgrounds used their speeches to speak out against the war in Gaza and the situation in Iran. Several winners and presenters broke their silence on stage, turning the prestigious event into a night of international activism. The ceremony drew widespread attention for its unusually charged political atmosphere.
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