Natalie Portman: I'm skipping Israeli ceremony due to Netanyahu speech (Ynetnews, 21 April 2018, printing her Instagram statement on the Genesis Prize)

Natalie Portman · 21 Apr 2018

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One can be critical of Israel's leadership without boycotting the country

Their wordsLike many Israelis and Jews around the world, I can be critical of the leadership in Israel without wanting to boycott the entire nation,
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Caring about Israel means standing up against violence, corruption, inequality and abuse of power there

Their wordsBut the mistreatment of those suffering from today's atrocities is simply not in line with my Jewish values. Because I care about Israel, I must stand up against violence, corruption, inequality, and abuse of power.

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