Voice of Hind Rajab Nominated for Oscars 2026

Voice of Hind Rajab has earned a nomination for the Oscars 2026 in the Best International Feature Film category.

The film tells the heartbreaking true story of five-year-old Palestinian girl Hind Rajab from Gaza. She lost her life during an attack in January 2024.

The story shows Hind’s final moments in a realistic and emotional way. It focuses on pain, fear, and the harsh reality of life in Gaza.

Hind tried to escape Gaza City with six family members. Israeli gunfire hit their car during the escape. All relatives died on the spot.

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Hind survived for a short time after the attack. Later, gunfire killed her as well.

The film also includes Hind’s final phone calls. She called the Palestinian Red Crescent and begged for help. These calls shocked the world and raised anger and concern over Israeli military actions in Gaza.

The film received strong praise at the 2025 Venice Film Festival. The audience gave it a standing ovation that lasted nearly 24 minutes. The jury also awarded it the Silver Lion Grand Jury Prize.

Critics value the film for showing the human side of the Gaza crisis. It highlights the struggle of innocent children living in war zones.

After the Oscar nomination announcement, the Red Sea Film Foundation shared a statement on Instagram. The foundation said the nomination reflects the strong creative vision and hard work of the entire team.

Voice of Hind Rajab continues to draw global attention to Gaza through powerful storytelling and real human pain.