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Yesh! Festival Promotes Peace Amid Middle East Turmoil

The Yesh! Festival celebrates its tenth anniversary by addressing the urgent need for dialogue in a fractured Middle East, particularly after the recent Hamas attacks on Israel. Festival director Michel Rappaport emphasizes the importance of showcasing Palestinian perspectives, exemplified by the documentary ‘No Other Land.’ This film criticizes settlement policies while highlighting Jewish-Muslim friendship. Despite recent violence, the festival remains committed to its values of tolerance and diversity, hosting discussions on film’s role in conflict resolution. Through a mix of serious documentaries and uplifting comedies, it seeks to foster understanding and hope for peace.

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