Palestinian actor says he can’t attend Oscars because of US travel ban

The Guardian - World NewsCenter-LeftEN 2 min read 100% complete by ReutersMarch 14, 2026 at 04:00 PM

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Palestinian actor Motaz Malhees is unable to attend the Academy Awards on Sunday due to a US travel ban. Malhees stars in "The Voice of Hind Rajab," a film nominated for best international feature film, which tells the story of a Palestinian girl killed in Gaza in 2024. The travel ban, implemented under a proclamation by Donald Trump in December restricting entry for individuals using travel documents issued by the Palestinian Authority, went into effect January 1. Malhees stated on Instagram that his Palestinian citizenship prevents him from entering the United States. The film depicts the events surrounding the death of Hind Rajab and several family members, along with two paramedics.

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Leqaa Kordia 30% Palestinian Authority 40% Israeli ×250% Gaza ×250% The Voice of Hind Rajab 60% Academy Awards ×260% United States ×470% Donald Trump ×280% Motaz Malhees ×490%

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