“In the heart of London, a drama unfolded that was not scripted for the cameras. Pro-Palestine protesters converged on the set of Gal Gadot’s new film, forcing police intervention and throwing a spotlight on the highly charged politics surrounding the Israeli-born actress. As the city’s streets became a battleground of competing narratives, one question hung in the air: can art ever truly be separated from the controversy that surrounds its creators?”
Pro-Palestine Protestors Disrupt Filming of Israeli-Born Star Gal Gadot’s New Film in London
Pro-Palestine protestors have once again disrupted filming of Israeli-born Gal Gadot’s new film in London. Activists wearing keffiyehs over their faces clanged metal saucepan lids and shouted from megaphones on Waterloo Bridge this morning. Chants of ‘Gal Gadot not welcome here’ and ‘Gal Gadot you can’t hide’ were heard as the actress was filming for The Runner.
Sirens blared out of megaphones as the gathering protestors waved Palestinian flags and dangled a red banner over the railings with ‘Stop Starving Gaza’ written in white letters. Gadot, donning a black outfit, could be seen chatting with other crew members as protestors screamed at her from the other side of the bridge: ‘Gal Gadot, shame on you.’
Scotland Yard officers were called to the area and swiftly moved the protestors away. No arrests were made.
Police Intervention
A Metropolitan Police spokesperson said: ‘Police were called to reports of a small group of protesters on Waterloo Bridge at 8.42am on Sunday, 18 May. Officers arrived swiftly and moved them on. No arrests were made.’
Protestors’ Demands
A flyer circulated online in relation to the protest which reads: ‘No to IDF soldiers in our city’ Gal’s outing on Friday follows a string of controversies that have marred her latest Disney film, Snow White, including claims of a feud between her and Rachel Zegler. While Gal is said to have got on well with Rachel Zegler during filming, it is thought their relationship froze when Rachel started sharing her pro-Palestine views.
Background on Gal Gadot’s Support for Israel
The Israeli actress, who served in the IDF, has been vocal in her support of Israel’s invasion of Gaza following the October 7 Hamas attacks. Pro-Palestine protestors have repeatedly targeted Gadot’s filming in London, with the latest rally being the second in eight days.
Gadot, who plays the Evil Queen in the live action remake alongside Rachel Zegler’s Snow White, looked delighted as she arrived to receive the accolade – but outside the barriers, drama was unfolding. In dramatic video captured by, police were seen running after a member of the public amid claims ‘a pro-Palestine protestor stole a pro-Israel protester’s flag.’
Recent claims emerged that a feud was brewing between Gadot and Pro-Palestine activists. The unidentified man was seen being grabbed by police and pushed against a wall, as screams rang out from the crowd.
Pro-Palestine Protesters Disrupt Filming of Gal Gadot’s New Film in London
Pro-Palestine activists have once again disrupted filming of Israeli-born Gal Gadot’s new film in London. Activists wearing keffiyehs over their faces clanged metal saucepan lids and shouted from megaphones on Waterloo Bridge this morning. Chants of ‘Gal Gadot not welcome here’ and ‘Gal Gadot you can’t hide’ were heard as the actress was filming for The Runner.
Sirens blared out of megaphones as the gathering protestors waved Palestinian flags and dangled a red banner over the railings with ‘Stop Starving Gaza’ written in white letters. Gadot, donning a black outfit, could be seen chatting with other crew members as protestors screamed at her from the other side of the bridge: ‘Gal Gadot, shame on you.’
Scotland Yard officers were called to the area and swiftly moved the protestors away. No arrests were made. The Israeli actress, 40, who served in the IDF, has been vocal in her support of Israel’s invasion of Gaza following the October 7 Hamas attacks.
Pro-Palestine protestors have repeatedly targeted Gadot’s filming in London. The latest rally is the second in eight days, with protestors last holding up the set in Moorgate. A Metropolitan Police spokesperson said: ‘Police were called to reports of a small group of protesters on Waterloo Bridge at 8.42am on Sunday, 18 May. Officers arrived swiftly and moved them on. No arrests were made.’
Last night, Gadot posted a short clip on her Instagram account of her chatting with Israel’s Eurovision entrant and Nova Festival massacre survivor Yuval Raphael. Speaking in Hebrew, Gadot said according to The Jerusalem Post: ‘Celebrate your creation, it’s a creation of love and of so much light.’
Yuval reposted the video on her Instagram alongside a heart emoji and the message: ‘Gal thank you so much!! This call made me so much stronger, you are called Wonder Woman for a reason.’
Meanwhile, on Tuesday Gadot’s Hollywood Walk of Fame ceremony was hit by warring protestors amid ongoing controversy over her ‘woke’ film Snow White. Sirens blared out of megaphones as the gathering protestors waved Palestinian flags and dangled a red banner over the railings with ‘Stop Starving Gaza’ written in white letters. Scotland Yard officers were called to the area and swiftly moved the protestors away from the area. No arrests were made.
Gadot, donning a black outfit, could be seen chatting with other crew members as protestors screamed at her from the other side of the bridge: ‘Gal Gadot, shame on you’. Met Police officers quickly arrived at Waterloo Bridge this morning where filming had to be temporarily halted.
A red banner dangles over the railings with the words ‘Stop Starving Gaza!’ written on the front. The actress, who plays the Evil Queen in the live action remake alongside Rachel Zegler’s Snow White, looked delighted as she arrived to receive the accolade – but outside the barriers, drama was unfolding.
Gal Gadot’s Controversial Stance
Gadot, a former IDF soldier, has been vocal in her support of Israel’s invasion of Gaza following the October 7 Hamas attacks. Pro-Palestine activists have repeatedly targeted Gadot’s filming in London, with the latest rally being the second in eight days.
The Israeli actress, who served in the IDF, has been vocal in her support of Israel’s invasion of Gaza following the October 7 Hamas attacks. Pro-Palestine protestors have repeatedly targeted Gadot’s filming in London, with the latest rally being the second in eight days.
The Film and Its Implications
The Runner centres on a high-flying attorney who has to race through London to try to save her abducted son. It is being produced by David Kosse via his new London-based production company Rockwood Pictures. The film’s production has been marred by controversy, including claims of a feud between Gal Gadot and Rachel Zegler over their differing views on the Israel-Palestine conflict.
Pro-Palestine activists have been repeatedly targeting Gadot’s filming in London. The latest rally is the second in eight days, with protestors last holding up the set in Moorgate. A Metropolitan Police spokesperson said: ‘Police were called to reports of a small group of protesters on Waterloo Bridge at 8.42am on Sunday, 18 May. Officers arrived swiftly and moved them on. No arrests were made.’
Last night, Gadot posted a short clip on her Instagram account of her chatting with Israel’s Eurovision entrant and Nova Festival massacre survivor Yuval Raphael. Speaking in Hebrew, Gadot said according to The Jerusalem Post: ‘Celebrate your creation, it’s a creation of love and of so much light.’
Yuval reposted the video on her Instagram alongside a heart emoji and the message: ‘Gal thank you so much!! This call made me so much stronger, you are called Wonder Woman for a reason.’
Meanwhile, on Tuesday Gadot’s Hollywood Walk of Fame ceremony was hit by warring protestors amid ongoing controversy over her ‘woke’ film Snow White. Sirens blared out of megaphones as the gathering protestors waved Palestinian flags and dangled a red banner over the railings with ‘Stop Starving Gaza’ written in white letters. Scotland Yard officers were called to the area and swiftly moved the protestors away from the area. No arrests were made.
Gadot, donning a black outfit, could be seen chatting with other crew members as protestors screamed at her from the other side of the bridge: ‘Gal Gadot, shame on you’. Met Police officers quickly arrived at Waterloo Bridge this morning where filming had to be temporarily halted.
A red banner dangles over the railings with the words ‘Stop Starving Gaza!’ written on the front. The actress, who plays the Evil Queen in the live action remake alongside Rachel Zegler’s Snow White, looked delighted as she arrived to receive the accolade – but outside the barriers, drama was unfolding.
Pro-Palestine protesters banged drums and shouted ‘shame on you’ as they brought Gal Gadot’s new film The Runner to a standstill in London. The Israeli actress, who served in the IDF, has been vocal in her support of Israel’s invasion of Gaza following the October 7 Hamas attacks.
Footage of Eye on Palestine members at the scene shows a man with a dog and several other objectors chanting and clapping in the face of police officers. They shout slogans addressed at Ms Gadot like ‘your hands are bloody’ and ‘we can’t deal with genocide’. The 40-year-old – who was previously seen on set donning a tight blue running jacket and black leggings – was reportedly replaced with a body double.
Her character is seen on a run after dropping her child at school. The Runner centres on a high-flying attorney (Gal) who has to race through London to try to save her abducted son. It is being produced by David Kosse via his new London-based production company Rockwood Pictures.
A flyer circulated online in relation to the protest which reads: ‘No to IDF soldiers in our city’ Gal’s outing on Friday follows a string of controversies that have marred her latest Disney film, Snow White, including claims of a feud between her and Rachel Zegler. While Gal is said to have got on well with Rachel Zegler during filming, it is thought their relationship froze when Rachel started sharing her pro-Palestine views.
Meanwhile the remake later hit another snag after Lebanon banned the film from its cinemas nationwide. The Middle East nation made the move last week because of star Gal, who plays the Evil Queen in the box office bomb. Gal, an Israeli, is on Lebanon’s boycott list because of her past service in the Israel Defence Forces (IDF) and her vocal support for Israel.
Eye on Palestine said on X during the protest: ‘This is not just about one celebrity. It’s about the normalization of war crimes in pop culture.’ The group concluded by stating ‘disruption is our duty’. Paul Heron, legal director of the Public Interest Law Centre has previously said it is ‘shocking’ British citizens have actively served in Israel’s armed forces.
Conclusion
In conclusion, the disruptions to Gal Gadot’s film set in London serve as a stark reminder of the tensions surrounding the Israeli-Palestinian conflict. The pro-Palestine protesters’ actions, while controversial, highlight the passion and conviction of those invested in the cause. This incident underscores the complexity of the issue, with opinions sharply divided and allegiances fiercely held. The implications of this event extend beyond the realm of celebrity news, touching on issues of free speech, cultural sensitivity, and the role of activism in shaping public discourse. As the global community continues to grapple with the intricacies of this longstanding conflict, moments like these serve as poignant reminders of the human experience at the heart of the debate.
Looking ahead, it is imperative that we engage in respectful and open dialogue, fostering an environment where diverse perspectives can coexist. By doing so, we can work towards a deeper understanding of the complexities at play, ultimately paving the way for peaceful resolutions. As we reflect on this incident, we are compelled to acknowledge the power of activism in sparking necessary conversations. It is only through such exchanges that we can hope to move towards a more informed, empathetic, and one where the voices of all parties involved can be heard.
Ultimately, the disruptions to Gadot’s film set stand as a poignant reminder that, even in the most unexpected of circumstances, the pursuit of justice and equality can never be silenced. As we move forward, it is our collective responsibility to engage in respectful dialogue, to listen, and to learn from one another. Only then can we hope to create a future where the voices of all individuals, regardless of creed, colour, or nationality, are valued and respected.