Scarlett Johansson steps down as Oxfam's global ambassador

Hollywood star Scarlett Johansson has decided to step down as charity organisation Oxfam's global ambassador following a backlash over her endorsement deal with Israeli company SodaStream.
Oxfam is opposed to all trade from Israeli settlements.
The 29-year-old actress released a statement saying she and Oxfam had a fundamental difference of opinion over the issue.
"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."

The actress will appear in an ad for the company, that operates in the West Bank, during the Super Bowl on February 2.

The charity organisation, in a release, said they were proud of their relationship with Johansson who has worked with them since 2005 and as its ambassador travelled to countries like India, Sri Lanka and Kenya.
The organisation accepted that they were discussing the matter with Johnasson.
"Oxfam believes that businesses that operate in settlements further the ongoing poverty and denial of rights of the Palestinian communities that we work to support. Oxfam is opposed to all trade from Israeli settlements, which are illegal under international law.

"We have been engaged in dialogue with Scarlett Johansson and she has now expressed her position in a statement... Oxfam is now considering the implications of her new statement," read the release on the Oxfam's website.