Scarlett Johansson is ending her relationship with Oxfam International after a disagreement regarding her work with an Israeli company that operates in Judea and Samaria. A statement released by Johansson's spokesman Wednesday said the 29-year-old actress has "a fundamental difference of opinion" with Oxfam International because the group opposes all trade from Israeli settlements. "Scarlett Johansson has respectfully decided to end her ambassador role with Oxfam after eight years," the statement said. "She and Oxfam have a fundamental difference of opinion in regards to the boycott, divestment and sanctions movement. She is very proud of her accomplishments and fundraising efforts during her tenure with Oxfam." Earlier this month, "The Avengers" and "Her" actress signed on as the first global brand ambassador of SodaStream International Ltd., and she's set to appear in an ad for the at-home soda maker during the Super Bowl on Feb. 2. SodaStream has come under fire from pro-Palestinian activists for maintaining a factory in Maaleh Adumim, east of Jerusalem. Maaleh Adumim is one of the main settlement blocs expected to remain part of Israel in any future peace agreement with the Palestinians. In response to the criticism, Johansson said last week she was a "supporter of economic cooperation and social interaction between a democratic Israel and Palestine." Johansson had served as a global ambassador for Oxfam since 2007, raising funds and promoting awareness about global poverty. In her role as an Oxfam ambassador, she traveled to India, Sri Lanka and Kenya to highlight the impact of traumatic disasters and chronic poverty. Oxfam representatives did not immediately return messages seeking comment.
Johansson stepping down as Oxfam ambassador
Actress Scarlett Johannson ends her relationship with Oxfam International over "a fundamental difference of opinion" regarding the BDS movement • Johansson to appear in Super Bowl ad for Israeli company SodaStream.
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