Screenwriters Guild of Israel Calls Out Writers Guild of America for silence over Hamas attack

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Screenwriters Guild of Israel has criticized the Writers Guild of America for failing to comment on the October 7 attacks in southern Israel by the Hamas terrorist organization, which resulted in the killing of around 1,400 people, the majority of whom were civilians.

“It's sad that the professional writers' guild can't find the courage to speak out against the terrorist group that is holding 200 hostages right now. Some of the hostages are toddlers and babies who were taken from their cribs while their mothers were raped in the same room.

Your silence is loud and clear, and completely contrasted by the loud support demanded from the SGI and their members just a few weeks ago,” the sister guild wrote in a statement.

The WGA board has faced criticism from its own U.S. membership for failing to join other guilds in condemning the Hamas attack, including SAG-AFTRA and the Directors Guild of America.

«It's a pity that a professional writers' guild has decided to withhold words. To be completely silent.

To remain silent. So, your silence is considered a stance, a choice.