US/World News

Palestinian group pulls out of Women’s March over Scarlett Johansson

(JTA) – A Palestinian women’s group pulled out of the Women’s March Los Angeles over the inclusion of Jewish actress Scarlett Johansson as a featured speaker. Several other pro-Palestinian groups also boycotted the march held on Saturday, Jan. 20, one of dozens that took place across the United States to fight for women’s rights and progressive causes. The first march held last year took place in cities around the world the day after President Donald Trump’s inauguration. The Palestinian American Women’s Association cited in a post on Facebook Johansson’s “unapologetic support of illegal settlements in the West Bank, a human rights violation recognized by the international community whose calls only led to a reaffirmation of her position, sending a clear message that Palestinian voices and human rights for Palestinians do not matter.”

SHARE
RELATED POSTS
Controversial antisemitism bill dies in House
Seth Rogen plays two roles in “An American Pickle”
Trump and family miss White House seder

Leave Your Reply