Oscar-Winning Javier Bardem Criticizes Israeli Army Over Years-Old Sniper Video

Oscar-winning Spanish actor Javier Bardem has condemned the Israeli army, accusing them of adopting the Nazi "logic of terror and dehumanization" against Palestinians. Bardem shared a video from 2017 showing an Israeli sniper shooting a Palestinian man, which sparked outrage when it first circulated in 2018. He compared the Israeli Defense Forces (IDF) to Nazi officer Amon Göth from "Schindler's List," highlighting what he described as cruelty and impunity within a military apparatus. Bardem has been a vocal critic of Israeli military operations in Gaza, which have resulted in over 62,100 Palestinian deaths since October 2023, with the majority being civilians according to investigations by The Guardian and other outlets. The military campaign has devastated Gaza, causing food shortages and deaths from starvation, and Bardem has urged international accountability for what he calls crimes against humanity. His statements have fueled ongoing international debate over Israel's actions and the humanitarian crisis in Gaza.