Palestinian actor Motaz Malhees blocked from Oscars by Trump travel ban

South China Morning PostCenter-RightEN 1 min read 100% complete by ReutersMarch 14, 2026 at 06:34 AM

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Palestinian actor Motaz Malhees is unable to attend the Academy Awards on Sunday due to a travel ban imposed by the Trump administration. Malhees stars in "The Voice of Hind Rajab," a film nominated for best international feature film, which tells the story of a five-year-old Palestinian girl killed in Gaza. Malhees plays a call center operator in the movie. He stated on Instagram that his Palestinian citizenship is the reason he is barred from entering the United States. A December proclamation by Trump restricts entry of individuals using travel documents issued or endorsed by the Palestinian Authority.

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Palestinian Authority 40% Israeli forces 50% Gaza 60% United States 60% Donald Trump ×270% Academy Awards ×270% The Voice of Hind Rajab ×280% Motaz Malhees ×390%

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travel ban 90% palestinian actor 80% oscars 80% motaz malhees 70% the voice of hind rajab 70% international feature film 60% donald trump 50% gaza 50% palestinian authority 50%

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