Natalie Portman Backs Out of Jewish Prize Due to Netanyahu Speech

Oscar-winning actress Natalie Portman has canceled her participation in a ceremony in Israel to accept a $2 million prize because she did not want to be seen as supporting Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, who was scheduled to speak at the event. Portman's decision, which she said was "mischaracterized by others," had caused a minor backlash in Israel on Friday after organizers of the prestigious Genesis Prize award ceremony said they cancelled the prize-giving. The group had quoted a representative of Portman who said recent "distressing" events in Israel caused the actress to back out

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