Amid growing backlash from writers’ groups, artists, and political leaders, the Indo Cine Appreciation Foundation (ICAF) has announced the postponement of the Israeli Film Festival 2025, which was scheduled to be held in Chennai, Tamil Nadu, later this week.
The decision follows mounting opposition to hosting a cultural event linked to the Zionist state at a time when the ongoing conflict in Gaza continues to cause massive civilian casualties.
In a statement, ICAF cited “unforeseen and unavoidable circumstances” as the reason behind the postponement, without elaborating further.
