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Sharon Stone Bows Out of Israeli Film Festival Amid Pressure

2/5/2026

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Sharon Stone canceled her appearance at the Los Angeles Israeli Film Festival on February 5, 2026, citing filming commitments in Australia.
Festival director Meir Fenigstein says the decision may reflect external pressure from anti-Israel activists.
Tiffany Haddish will present the Vision Award in her place.
The festival runs February 5–19, 2026, featuring Israeli films such as "Letter to David" about a hostage situation linked to the October 7 Hamas attack.

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Sharon Stone canceled her appearance at the Los Angeles Israeli Film Festival on February 5, 2026, citing filming commitments in Australia.
Festival director Meir Fenigstein says the decision may reflect external pressure from anti-Israel activists.
Tiffany Haddish will present the Vision Award in her place.
The festival runs February 5–19, 2026, featuring Israeli films such as "Letter to David" about a hostage situation linked to the October 7 Hamas attack.