Natalie Portman Cancels Trip to Accept Genesis Prize, Is Denounced by Israeli Government | THR News

Natalie Portman canceled her trip to Israel to receive the Genesis Prize due to distressing events in the country. The Genesis Prize Foundation respected her decision but feared it would politicize their initiative. Other artists like Lorde and Radiohead have also faced criticism for their decisions regarding Israel. Portman, who has criticized Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu, faced backlash and support for her decision, with some associating it with the BDS movement. The BDS movement praised her for not supporting Israeli policies.

Why did Natalie Portman decide to cancel her trip to Israel?

• She was not feeling well.

• She had scheduling conflicts.

• She was distressed by recent events in Israel.

• She had a disagreement with the Genesis Prize Foundation.

Which other artist canceled a performance in Israel amid protests?

• Adele

• Beyoncé

• Taylor Swift

• Lorde

What was Natalie Portman's stance on Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu?

• She had no public opinion on him.

• She was very upset and disappointed by his re-election.

• She supported his policies.

• She was indifferent to his re-election.

What is the main goal of the BDS movement?

• To organize concerts in Israel.

• To promote Israeli culture globally.

• To cut global ties with Israel due to human rights violations.

• To support Israeli government policies.

How did the BDS movement react to Portman's decision?

• They criticized her for not doing enough.

• They praised her decision as aligning with their cause.

• They were indifferent to her decision.

• They asked her to reconsider her stance.