Paramount has become the first major Hollywood studio to weigh in with an official statement amid a growing boycott of Israeli film companies backed by a host of A-list stars and filmmakers. The studio condemned the pledge.

“At Paramount, we believe in the power of storytelling to connect and inspire people, promote mutual understanding, and preserve the moments, ideas, and events that shape the world we share. This is our creative mission,” reads the statement. “We do not agree with recent efforts to boycott Israeli filmmakers. Silencing individual creative artists based on their nationality does not promote better understanding or advance the cause of peace. The global entertainment industry should be encouraging artists to tell their stories and share their ideas with audiences through

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