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Javier Bardem says free Palestine on Oscars stage

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Javier Bardem got straight to the point at the 98th Academy Awards. Before presenting the Academy Award for Best International Feature Film, Javier Bardem uttered six words: "No to war and free Palestine." SEE ALSO: Oscars 2026 live updates: Paul Thomas Anderson wins Best Director, awkward "Golden" moment It was the most overtly political statement made at this Oscars ceremony so far, one that began on the red carpet for Bardem. Bardem is sporting two notable pins: A large panel with bloody text reading "No a la guerra" (Spanish for "no to war"), and a circular pin reading "Palestine," along with the image of young boy, Handala, a character created in 1969 by cartoonist Naji al-Ali who has become a symbol of Palestinian resistance.…

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