Spirit Awards disrupted by Israel-Hamas war protest; ‘ceasefire’ and ‘free Palestine’ chants heard during show – WATCH

In a first this awards season, the 2024 Film Independent Spirit Awards was charged with tension as protests against the Israel-Hamas war echoed throughout the ceremony on Sunday afternoon.

According to reports, a group of protestors gathered outside the award show venue on the Santa Monica beach area, broadcasting calls for a “free Palestine” and appeals for a “ceasefire” through a megaphone.

These chants echoed inside the tent where the awards ceremony was underway, disrupting the proceedings and creating audible disturbances during presentations and award speeches. <br/>In a series of viral vides, the chants were clearly audible while actors and directors arrived on stage for their winning speeches.