Natalie Portman filmed a romantic scene at the Western Wall, drawing an angry response from Jewish worshipers. The actress, who is making the low-budget film “Free Zone” in Israel, the West Bank and Jordan, appeared at the Jerusalem shrine Tuesday for an on-camera embrace with Israeli co-star Aki Avni.
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