On February 19, 2026, Tunisian filmmaker Kaouther Ben Hania made headlines by rejecting the 'Most Valuable Film' award at the Cinema for Peace gala during the Berlin International Film Festival, protesting the simultaneous honoring of Israeli General Noam Tibon. In her powerful speech, she stated, "Justice means accountability. Without accountability, there is no peace," emphasizing the need for justice regarding the death of five-year-old Hind Rajab, who was killed by Israeli soldiers in Gaza in 2024. Ben Hania left the award behind, declaring, "I refuse to let their deaths become a backdrop for a polite speech about peace. Not while the structures that enabled them remain untouched." This act of defiance highlights the ongoing tensions surrounding the Israel-Palestine conflict and the role of art in advocating for human rights.