Actor Michael Douglas, speaking in Israel, says he is “very concerned” by efforts to boycott Israel.
“I respect the fact that I am not Israeli, but I am very concerned about the attempts of boycotting Israel and I am not comfortable with the response at the moment. I hope that the Knesset parties will overcome internal differences and work together,” he says, according to a statement.
Douglas also expressed worry about Iran’s nuclear ambitions.
“I am a UN ambassador for peace and I would like to say that from my experience the biggest problem in the world is nuclear weapons. However, I am optimistic when I look at former president Peres. I know that the world can lead to good directions, but I’m still very concerned,” he said.
Douglas was speaking alongside former president Shimon Peres at the Peres Center for Peace.
Actor Michael Douglas (L) and former president Shimon Peres on June 17, 2015 (Courtesy)
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