The mayor of Miami Beach is seeking to evict an indie cinema for screening the Oscar-winning documentary "No Other Land." The film, which portrays Palestinian life in the West Bank, has sparked political debate, as per WSVN.

Mayor Steven Meiner has called for O Cinema’s eviction and the withholding of a $40,000 grant due to the cinema’s screening of the documentary No Other Land. He described the film as "a false one-sided propaganda attack on the Jewish people that is not consistent with the values of our City and residents," as noted by The Guardian report.

The documentary, which won Best Documentary Feature, highlights the Israeli-Palestinian conflict and has sparked debates on free speech and censorship.

O Cinema’s CEO, Vivian Marthell, defended the decision to screen the film, emphasizing that the goal was to ensure all voices are heard.

The situation has become more tense following the detention of Palestinian activist Mahmoud Khalil by immigration authorities. President Trump made unverified claims about Khalil's supposed connections to activities deemed as pro-terrorist, anti-Semitic, and anti-American, further escalating the debate surrounding Palestinian advocacy and national security.

Commissioner Kristen Rosen Gonzalez has raised concerns about the potential legal costs and emphasized O Cinema's strong relationship with the Jewish community. The ACLU of Florida has criticized the mayor's actions, arguing they are unconstitutional. The future of O Cinema, including the screenings of No Other Land, will be determined in an upcoming commission vote on the lease.