Israeli artist and curators decline to show work at Venice Biennale, call for ceasefire

The artist and curators representing Israel at this year's Venice Biennale announced Tuesday they won't open the Israeli pavilion exhibition until there is a ceasefire in Gaza and an agreement to release hostages.

Israeli artist and curators decline to show work at Venice Biennale, call for ceasefire
Two women are shown standing by a sign that is posted on a door calling for a ceasefire.

The artist and curators representing Israel at this year's Venice Biennale announced Tuesday they won't open the Israeli pavilion exhibition until there is a ceasefire in Gaza and an agreement to release hostages.