Tunisia said the decision to shelve Carthage had been made out of solidarity for the Palestinian people.
The fall is traditionally a busy period for film festivals across MENA.
For now, both festivals appear to be pushing full steam ahead with preparations.
Closing Ceremony of the 2019 Ajyal Film FestivalTim P. Whitby/Getty Images for DFI
Leaders worldwide have acknowledged Israels right to defend itself.
The DFI said it was cancelling the Ajyal out of solidarity with its Palestinian brothers and sisters.
It is simply not a time for celebration, it is a time for focused and intentional action.
