The National Academy of Television Arts and Sciences (NATAS) has revealed that it will not revoke the Emmy nomination of Palestinian journalist Bisan Owda, despite calls for her disqualification over alleged links to the Popular Front for the Liberation of Palestine (PFLP).
The controversy erupted when a pro-Israel group called the Creative Community for Peace (CCFP) published an open letter urging NATAS to rescind Owda’s nomination, mentioning her alleged participation in PFLP events and accusations of spreading antisemitic content.
NATAS President Adam Sharp defended the decision on Tuesday, stating that the academy found no evidence of Owda’s current involvement with the PFLP. Sharp recognised that Owda had spoken at PFLP-associated events years ago but stressed that recent connections could not be corroborated.
Sharp also highlighted that the Emmy Awards have historically recognized controversial works to capture diverse perspectives in journalism, even those some may find objectionable.
Owda, a 25-year-old journalist from Gaza, received the nomination for her documentary “It’s Bisan From Gaza and I’m Still Alive,” which depicts life in Gaza during Israeli attacks.
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