From Gaza to LA, hopes rise as The Voice of Hind Rajab heads to the Oscars

Al JazeeraCenterEN 5 min read 100% complete by Anealla Safdar,Maram HumaidMarch 13, 2026 at 02:18 PM

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"The Voice of Hind Rajab," a docudrama reconstructing the killing of a five-year-old Palestinian girl by Israeli forces in Gaza, has been nominated for Best International Feature at the Academy Awards. The film recounts the events of January 24, 2024, when Hind Rajab was killed after her family's vehicle was fired upon while attempting to evacuate Gaza City. Hind has since become a symbol of the suffering of Palestinian children amidst the ongoing conflict. Filmmakers and supporters hope the Oscar nomination will amplify the film's reach and raise awareness about the human impact of the war in Gaza, giving a voice to the Gazan people. The Academy Awards ceremony will be held on Sunday.

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