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Lebanon Bans Disney's 'Snow White' Over Gal Gadot, on Israel Boycott List

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Updated Apr 16, 2025, 05:14 PM

Lebanon has banned Disney's live-action remake of 'Snow White' from being shown in its cinemas due to the inclusion of Israeli actress Gal Gadot, who plays the Evil Queen. The ban was recommended by Lebanon's Interior Minister Ahmad Hajjar, citing Gadot's presence on the country's 'Israel boycott list.' Gadot, who served in the Israel Defense Forces and has been a vocal supporter of Israel, especially following the October 7 attacks by Hamas, has faced similar bans in Lebanon for her previous films, including 'Wonder Woman' and 'Death on the Nile.' The film also stars Rachel Zegler as Snow White and was released in the United States on March 21. The decision reflects Lebanon's ongoing policy of boycotting Israeli-linked individuals and productions, amidst the broader context of regional tensions. Kuwait has also banned the film, while it is set to be shown in cinemas in the UAE, Egypt, Saudi Arabia, Qatar, and Jordan.

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Hen Mazzig

@HenMazzig

Lebanon has banned the Snow White movie because Gal Gadot, an Israeli Jew, is featured in it. I'd like to say I'm surprised but this is completely expected from a country like Lebanon that forced out their beautiful Jewish community. The Jews of Lebanon once described Beirut as https://t.co/RTmhe43i0b

New York Daily News

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‘Snow White’ banned in Lebanon due to Israeli star Gal Gadot https://t.co/ZxLqNAt0GJ

KBC Channel 1 News

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The government of Lebanon has banned Disney’s remake of ‘Snow White’, released in March, over Israeli actress Gal Gadot. #KBCniYetu https://t.co/tQj7gbDuyi