The Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences faced backlash for its initial response to the attack on Palestinian director Hamdan Ballal, who was assaulted by Israeli settlers. Members criticized the Academy for not mentioning Ballal by name in its statement. In response to over 700 voting members' outrage, the Academy's leadership, including CEO Bill Kramer, issued an apology. They recognized the failure to support the Oscar-winning filmmaker, emphasizing the organization's commitment to artists’ rights and acknowledging the significance of responding adequately to such incidents.
The Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences has been criticized for not naming Hamdan Ballal in its initial statement regarding his attack by Israeli settlers.
Hundreds of Academy members expressed dissatisfaction with the organization’s response, leading to an apology that acknowledged the failure to defend a filmmaker they recently honored.
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