Lebanon to Ban Movie over Ex-IOF Lead Actress

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Lebanon has a law that boycotts "Israeli" products and bars Lebanese citizens from travelling or having contact with "Israeli" citizens.

The Daily Star said the ministry is looking to "take the necessary measures" to prevent the film from being screened in the country.

However, the ban had not yet been enforced, and a representative of one Lebanese cinema chain stated that a premiere has been planned. Furthermore, the Associated Press had reported posters and digital billboards for the film had been spotted in Beirut.

A security official told AP that a recommendation from a six-ministry-member committee would be required for the ban to be enacted. It would be the first of Gadot's films to be banned, as Fast and the Furious and Batman vs Superman were shown in Lebanon, despite the latter seeing protest from campaigners.

The group Campaign to Boycott Supporters of "Israel"-Lebanon praised the ministry's call, having launched a campaign to boycott the film to due to the fact Gadot served in the "Israeli" Occupation Force [IOF] and expressed support for "Israeli" forces as the country led a military offensive against Gaza.

On her Facebook page, Gadot had praised the IOF during the 2014 Gaza-"Israel" war, sending prayers to soldiers "who are risking their lives protecting my country."

The security official said banning a movie would ultimately come from the country's interior minister following a recommendation from the six-member committee.

Warner Bros, which has released the film, declined comment.

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