Paramount Pictures issued a statement Friday expressing strong disapproval of a pledge signed by over 4,000 individuals across various industries, including actors and entertainers. The coalition of professionals asserts that these individuals believe Israeli film institutions are actively involved in human rights abuses against Palestinians. The pledge aims to halt collaborations with these institutions, citing concerns over their support of Israeli policies. Paramount stated its condemnation reflects a commitment to ethical filmmaking and a rejection of potential complicity in the ongoing conflict. The organization intends to further detail its reasoning and potential actions.
Credits: The Straits Times World News