A potential corporate purchase notwithstanding, Warner Bros Discovery today followed Paramount ‘s lead in rejecting an A-lister heavy boycott of the Israeli film industry over the war in Gaza .
“Warner Bros. Discovery is committed to fostering an inclusive and respectful environment for its employees, collaborators, and other stakeholders,” a WBD spokesperson told Deadline in a statement Thursday.
“Our policies prohibit discrimination of any kind, including discrimination based on race, religion, national origin or ancestry,” the David Zaslav -led company added. “We believe a boycott of Israeli film institutions violates our policies.”
“While we respect the rights of individuals and groups to express their views and advocate for causes, we will continue to align our business pract