In anticipation of the 2024 Academy Awards, the Los Angeles Police Department (LAPD) is ramping up security measures in response to threats of disruption from pro-Palestinian groups, including multiple Hamas factions and Pro-Palestine BLM members. These groups plan to stage protests and picket lines outside Hollywood's Dolby Theatre, with messages like "No Awards During a Genocide" and "We Refuse to Look Away From This Ongoing Genocide," to draw attention to the situation in Gaza. The protests, organized by Hollywood writers, actors, and film workers under the banner 'Free Palestine,' aim to highlight what they describe as an ongoing genocide in Gaza. Attendees of the Oscars are also planning to show their support for a ceasefire in the Israel-Hamas conflict by wearing red pins. The LAPD's preparations, informed by sources like police frequency, come amid broader calls for a ceasefire in Gaza, including protests against the presence of Israeli President Isaac Herzog at the opening of the National Holocaust Museum in Amsterdam and statements from figures like former UNRWA spokesperson Chris Gunness on the humanitarian situation in Gaza.
Protesters denounced the presence of Israeli President Isaac Herzog at the opening of the National Holocaust Museum in Amsterdam, and demanded a ceasefire in Gaza https://t.co/L3NceMd2GM https://t.co/zQ2V0KbdKe
"The long line of trucks waiting to get in around Gaza, must be allowed in immediately by Israel." Former UNRWA spokesperson Chris Gunness says that despite the US sea port plan, aid trucks lined up at the Rafah crossing need to be allowed in to prevent mass starvation in Gaza. https://t.co/dUbv7xdq2F
Those red buttons people are wearing on red carpets are a call for a cease-fire in Gaza https://t.co/UBcDZUvEtl
LAPD beefs up security at Oscars in preparation for anti-Israel protests https://t.co/E8RJzVSXOf https://t.co/qn7TAzITsO
Some attendees of the Academy Awards on Sunday night plan to wear red pins calling for a cease-fire in the Israel-Hamas war. https://t.co/FdJRsw6Won
Pre-Oscars ‘Free Palestine’ March Planned by Hollywood Writers, Actors, Film Workers: ‘We Refuse to Look Away From This Ongoing Genocide’ https://t.co/DTIeCBHjlK
May Ramadan heal the wounds of Gaza Palestinians, wipe away their tears, bring them nourishment for body & soul, & put an end to the horrific Israeli genocide being committed against them in plain sight. https://t.co/WrSYe8E7RE
🚨 PROTESTORS ALLEGEDLY PLAN OSCARS DISRUPTION Pro-Palestine BLM members allegedly have said they're planning to disrupt the Oscars tonight. Los Angeles law enforcement officials reportedly are taking the threat seriously. Source: Police Frequency https://t.co/jqGvXvqhmk
LAPD braces for pro-Palestine mob descending on the Oscars https://t.co/sanlXKuwwj https://t.co/LqALjcdtQb
LAPD braces for pro-Palestine mob descending on the 2024 Oscars as security is beefed up outside Hollywood's Dolby Theatre https://t.co/k0iHPAu2hx https://t.co/fqL6SoPzwU
Pro-Palestinian march planned in Los Angeles ahead of Oscars ceremony https://t.co/bERiDl0n3S
Pro-Palestinian activists aim to disrupt Oscars with street protest https://t.co/k7qMlfuDSR
Pre-Oscars ‘Free Palestine’ March Planned by Hollywood Writers, Actors, Film Workers: ‘We Refuse to Look Away From This Ongoing Genocide’: https://t.co/nQP59704Es
Free Palestine March Set for Los Angeles Ahead of Oscars: "No Awards During a Genocide" https://t.co/URWDhC9Ars
OSCARS: The LAPD is warning that multiple Hamas factions in Southern California are planning to stop the Academy Awards. Hollywood A-List stars will have to pass through multiple Hamas picket lines to get to the Hollywood’s Dolby Theatre. https://t.co/KgPAW8zCYS
Will political protests disrupt the Academy Awards? The LAPD is prepared to prevent that https://t.co/ukLI6bsxyA