The 96th Oscar Awards, hosted by the American Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences, took place in Los Angeles. “Oppenheimer” emerged as the standout film of the night, winning in 7 categories, including Best Picture. Christopher Nolan received Best Director, and Cillian Murphy was honored as Best Actor for their roles in “Oppenheimer.” Robert Downey Jr. won Best Supporting Actor, and the film also secured awards for Best Original Soundtrack, Cinematography, and Best Editing. Emma Stone received Best Actress for “Poor Things,” and Da’Vine Joy Randolph was named Best Supporting Actress for “The Holdovers.” Other winners included “The Wonderful Story of Henry Sugar” for Best Short Film, “20 Days in Mariupol” for Best Documentary, and “The Last Repair Shop” for Best Short Documentary. Additionally, “The Boy and the Heron” and “War is Over” received awards in the animation categories.
Speaking at the European Parliament in Strasbourg, King Abdullah II of Jordan warned that Israel’s expansion of its offensive to include Iran threatens global security, stating, “It is impossible to say where the borders of this battlefield will end. This is a threat to people all over the world.”
He strongly criticized Israel’s actions in Gaza, saying, “Today, the world is in a state of moral collapse. What was once seen as an atrocity—like the bombing of a hospital—has become commonplace. Since then, the WHO has documented nearly 700 attacks on Gaza’s healthcare facilities.”
“The targeting of civilians, health workers, and journalists has become routine. Famine is being used as a weapon against children,” he added.
King Abdullah called on the international community to act not only in Ukraine but also in Palestine: “The world’s longest and most destructive conflict must end. Palestinians deserve freedom, sovereignty, and statehood, like all people.”
He warned that without decisive action, Israeli bulldozers “will also flatten the borders that define moral conduct.” Reaffirming Jordan’s commitment to peace, he said the only solution lies in a just peace based on international law and mutual recognition.
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