Natalie Portman’s act of ‘love’ (and darkness) Like others on the extreme, frightened left, “loving” and “caring for” Israel means vilifying and demonizing those who risk their own lives, and leaders who work and worry day and night, protecting the Israeli people. Morton A. Klein and Elizabeth A. Berney April 24, 2018
The Portman factor The actress’s snub isn’t a victory for BDS or the Israeli prime minister’s political foes, but it does show how Netanyahu’s image problem has undermined one of his strengths. Jonathan S. Tobin April 23, 2018
And the award for best performance goes to . . . Natalie Portman The problem with the mantra about supporting Israel while simultaneously criticizing it is that the right to disparage often does more damage to the critic than to the receiving party. Alex Traiman April 22, 2018
Natalie Portman refuses to receive Genesis Prize in Israel The Israeli-born actress and director does not “feel comfortable” participating in public events in Israel anymore due to “recent events.” April 20, 2018
