Susan Sarandon and Melissa Barrera withdrew from Hollywood companies after their comments on the war between Israel and Hamas

Oscar-winning actress Susan Sarandon and “Scream” star Melissa Barrera have been dropped by Hollywood companies after making comments about the war between Israel and Hamas that some viewed as anti-Semitic.

Spyglass Media Group, the production company behind the upcoming “Scream VII,” has acknowledged Barrera’s exit from the horror franchise. The Mexican-born actress, who starred in In the Heights and the final two parts of Scream, had posted statements on Instagram Stories describing the war as “genocide and ethnic cleansing.”

“Gaza is currently being treated like a concentration camp,” she wrote.

Spyglass said in a statement that its position is “unequivocally clear: We have no tolerance for anti-Semitism or incitement to hatred in any form, including false references to genocide, ethnic cleansing, Holocaust distortion, or anything that blatantly crosses the line.” “It turns into hate speech.” “

Late Wednesday, Barrera posted a statement on Instagram Stories about her firing.

“First and foremost, I condemn anti-Semitism and Islamophobia. “I condemn hatred and prejudice of any kind against any group of people,” she wrote.

She added: “I believe that a group of people are not their own leadership, and that no governing body should be above criticism. I pray day and night for no more deaths, for no more violence, and for peaceful coexistence. We will continue to speak out.” On behalf of those who need it most, we will continue to advocate for peace, security, human rights and freedom.

Earlier on Wednesday, Delivery time Jenna Ortega, who played Barrera’s sister in the previous two “Scream” films, has reportedly exited the seventh installment. The trade reported that Ortega left the franchise earlier due to her “Wednesday” schedule. Ortega’s spokesman did not immediately respond to inquiries.

A spokesman for United Talent Agency said Sarandon, a five-time Oscar nominee, is no longer represented by the agency. Sarandon’s exit from UTA followed comments she made about Israel, most recently in a November 17 appearance at a pro-Palestinian rally in New York.

“There are a lot of people who are afraid to be Jewish at this time, and to taste what it is like to be a Muslim in this country, which is often subject to violence,” Sarandon said, according to the New York Post.

The Washington Post reported that Sarandon joined the crowd in chanting “From the river to the sea, Palestine will be free” — a slogan seen as anti-Semitic because it refers to the elimination of Israel.

Sarandon could not be reached for comment on Wednesday. At the rally, she was also quoted as saying: “A terrible thing has happened where anti-Semitism has been confused with speaking out against Israel. I am against anti-Semitism. I am against Islamophobia.”

The war between Israel and Hamas has caused divisions throughout Hollywood. Earlier, when several groups were issuing statements condemning the Hamas attack on Israel on October 7, the Writers Guild of America did not issue any statement after failing to reach an agreement. Maha Dakhil, a senior curator at the creative arts agency, resigned last month from her seat on the board after sharing a post on social media accusing Israel of committing genocide. The intruder apologized.

Israel and Hamas agreed on Wednesday to a four-day ceasefire in the war in Gaza.