Palestinian Actor Motaz Malhees Misses 2026 Oscars Due to Trump's Travel Ban
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Palestinian Actor Motaz Malhees Misses Oscars 2026 Due to Trump Travel Ban
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Moneycontrol•16-03-2026, 05:59
Palestinian Actor Motaz Malhees Misses Oscars 2026 Due to Trump Travel Ban
•Palestinian actor Motaz Malhees was unable to attend the 2026 Academy Awards due to a US travel ban.
•The ban, issued by the Trump administration, restricts entry for individuals with travel documents from the Palestinian Authority, affecting Malhees who holds only a Palestinian passport.
•Malhees stars in the Oscar-nominated film "The Voice of Hind Rajab," which is up for Best International Feature Film.
•He expressed profound disappointment on Instagram, stating "I am not allowed to enter, it hurts" as his film received global recognition.
•The film is inspired by the tragic real-life story of Hind Rajab, a 5-year-old Palestinian girl killed in Gaza in 2024.