"Hollywood Celebrities Spark Controversy with Red Pin Supporting Israeli Lynching at Oscars"

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"Hollywood Celebrities Spark Controversy with Red Pin Supporting Israeli Lynching at Oscars"
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Several Hollywood celebrities wore a red pin at the Oscars in support of a ceasefire in the Israel-Hamas conflict, but the pin's symbol is associated with the 2000 Ramallah lynching of Israelis, leading to denouncement from Israel and accusations of promoting hate propaganda. Critics question whether the celebrities understood the pin's meaning, while others express dismay at the use of the Oscars stage for political messaging and the lack of attention to other pressing issues.

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