Golden Globes Donates $75,000 to Committee to Defend Journalists Amid Israel-Hamas Struggle

The Golden Globes Awards has donated $75,000 to the Committee to Defend Journalists, an unbiased, nonprofit group that defends the fitting of journalists to soundly report in conflict zones, with out hurt or concern of reprisal.

“As we have now executed beforehand throughout the Afghanistan and Ukraine conflicts, we stay steadfast in our dedication to help the brave journalists who take great private dangers to make clear occasions and preserve the world knowledgeable,” Golden Globes president Helen Hoehne stated in a letter despatched to her membership and obtained by The Hollywood Reporter.

The letter added the Committee to Defend Journalists was important to making sure “very important work in reporting from battle zones.” The Israel–Hamas battle was sparked on Oct. 7 by the Palestinian terrorist group attacking settlements in southern Israel, an incident that claimed the lives of round 1,400 individuals.

In retaliation, Israel declared a proper conflict on Hamas, which incorporates airstrikes into Gaza. As of Oct. 18, the Committee to Defend Journalists experiences no less than 17 journalists — 13 Palestinian, three Israeli and one Lebanese — are among the many round 4,000 individuals lifeless on each side.

One other 11 journalists have been reported both injured, lacking or detained, in line with the press freedom group.

The 81st annual Golden Globe Awards is set to happen on Jan. 7, with nominations set to be introduced Dec. 11. The Golden Globes Awards are owned and produced by Dick Clark Productions, which in flip is owned by Penske Media Eldridge, a three way partnership between Penske Media Company and Eldridge that additionally owns The Hollywood Reporter.

The Golden Globes letter to members runs beneath:

Expensive Golden Globe Voter,

We share within the profound unhappiness and horror felt within the aftermath of the tragic and deeply hurtful occasions unfolding in Israel and Gaza. We want to categorical our deepest sympathies for the victims, harmless people who’re struggling, and people who have misplaced family members or have family members at risk. 

As we have now executed beforehand throughout the Afghanistan and Ukraine conflicts, we stay steadfast in our dedication to help the brave journalists who take great private dangers to make clear occasions and preserve the world knowledgeable. The Golden Globe Basis is making a donation of $75,000 to the Committee to Defend Journalists, furthering our help for his or her very important work in reporting from battle zones.

We proceed to hope for peace and an finish to the violence.

Sincerely, 

Helen