Coverage dated April 15, 2025

'Snow White' banned in Lebanon, Kuwait over Israeli star Gal Gadot

Headline from Al-Monitor

Lebanon's government banned Disney's latest film for its inclusion of Israeli actress Gal Gadot while countries like the UAE, Egypt, Saudi Arabia, Qatar and Jordan plan to show the movie.

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6 articles, oldest first.

  1. Al-Monitor

    'Snow White' banned in Lebanon, Kuwait over Israeli star Gal Gadot (opens Al-Monitor)

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    Al-Monitor's feed description

    Lebanon's government banned Disney's latest film for its inclusion of Israeli actress Gal Gadot while countries like the UAE, Egypt, Saudi Arabia, Qatar and Jordan plan to show the movie.

  2. Fox News

    Disney's 'Snow White' remake banned in Lebanon due to Israeli star Gal Gadot (opens Fox News)

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    Fox News's feed description

    Variety reported this week that Disney's "Snow White" remake was banned in Lebanon due to the film's actress Gal Gadot being Israeli.

  3. Variety

    ‘Snow White’ Banned in Lebanon Due to Gal Gadot Being on Country’s ‘Israel Boycott List’ (opens Variety)

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    Variety's feed description

    Disney's 'Snow White' has been banned in Lebanon due to presence of Israel's Gal Gadot.

  4. New York Post

    ‘Snow White’ remake banned in Lebanon due to Gal Gadot’s Israel support (opens New York Post)

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    New York Post's feed description

    Lebanon has banned the 'Snow White' remake from playing in movie theaters due to Gal Gadot being on the country's 'Israel boycott list.'

  5. Deadline

    ‘Snow White:’ Lebanon Bans Disney Remake Over Inclusion Of Israeli Actress Gal Gadot (opens Deadline)

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    Deadline's feed description

    Ahmad Hajjar, Lebanon’s Interior Minister, recommended the ban.

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