Portman refuses to pick up Israeli 'Nobel prize' over killing of protesters
Natalie Portman has pulled out of the 'Jewish Nobel' prize ceremony in Israel because of her "extreme distress" over recent events in the country.
The American-Israeli actress said she did not feel comfortable attending public events in Israel after the state was criticised for firing on Palestinian protesters in the Gaza strip.
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