The Hollywood Reporter writes that Israeli channels are posting major losses due to the ongoing military conflict in Gaza. “Now Operation Protective Edge is proving devastating to Israel's TV industry”, the US magazine notes.

The channels have been forced to pull their programs and air news updates while advertisers have drastically reduced their presence on TV. As a result, Keshet lost more than 13 million USD and Reshet – 11 million, according to Israel Hayom.

And while the conflict rages on, US and European celebrities are largely divided on their views. “At least for now, American stars have remained largely supportive of Israel, while expressing concern over civilian casualties. Their European celebrity counterparts, however, have accused Israel of engaging in "a war of occupation and extermination" against the Palestinians,” THR notes, adding that stars like Javier Bardem, Penelope Cruz and Pedro Almodovar have accused Israel of “genocide” and called on the EU to formally condemn its actions.

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