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Recently, there has been quite a bit of controversy regarding Scarlett Johansson and her involvement in the SodaStream business which has a location in the West Bank. Many people, especially supporters and members of Oxfam International, are upset and against her promotion of the company. The Oxfam members work to eliminate poverty and injustice in the world. Johansson has recently resigned from her position in Oxfam International due to "fundamental difference in opinion".
The charity said it opposes all trade from the Israeli settlements, "which are illegal under international law." Members quote that "SodaStream and other businesses operating in the West Bank contribute to the denial of the rights of the Palestinian communities that we work to support." According to Dan Birnbaum, the company's chief executive, SodaStream hasn't lost any costumers due to the boycott against Israeli settlements. Therefore, the company has not "sacrificed" and will not "sacrifice" the 500 Palestinian jobs that SodaStream holds.
Personally, I don't see a problem with the company being located where it is. From the research I've done, and the numerous articles I've read regarding the topic, it doesn't seem like many Palestinians have been negatively affected, which is what Oxfam International works to prevent. The company is profitable, and as of now, many Palestinians are involved in SodaStream and are happy with the company.
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