by Mathilda Heller
Until now, 'Bearing Witness to the October 7th Massacre' has mainly been screened privately to opinion leaders, media figures, and politicians.
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This week, King's College London hosted a screening of the IDF Spokesperson’s 47‑minute raw footage documenting the October 7 Hamas massacre, making it likely the first academic institution in the world to do so.
Until now, "Bearing Witness to the October 7th Massacre" has mainly been screened privately to opinion leaders, media figures, and politicians.
Yael Di Castro, who leads an independent civilian initiative encouraging the screening, wrote on LinkedIn that the screening marked a "significant milestone."
Event with heavy security, 30 police officers, 15 other personnel
Di Castro said the event took place under heavy security, including 30 police officers and 15 professional security personnel across the venue. The KCL screening was hosted by the campus Israeli Society in collaboration with Stop the Hate on Campus.
"Standing publicly behind material that evokes strong reactions is never comfortable," Di Castro said. "But meaningful dialogue rarely grows from comfort. It grows when institutions and individuals are willing to confront evidence, sit with complexity, and allow informed discussion to take place."
"Bringing this initiative into the academic sphere required persistence, trust‑building, and cross‑sector collaboration. Much of this work happens quietly, navigating sensitive environments and difficult conversations. Seeing this screening take place within such an influential institution represents a meaningful step forward."
Mathilda Heller
Source: https://www.jpost.com/diaspora/article-886338
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