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The Irish Sun
5 days ago
- Entertainment
- The Irish Sun
Pro-Gaza demonstrators disrupt filming of new Gal Gadot film in protest of Israeli actress as Met arrests five
FIVE protesters have been arrested after they allegedly targeted the filming of Gal Gadot's new movie. The demonstrators disrupted production at several locations across London in recent weeks, the Metropolitan Police said. 2 Five protesters have been arrested after they allegedly targeted the filming of Gal Gadot's new movie Credit: Getty The force said the protestors targeted sets "solely because an actress involved in the production is Israeli". The Palestinian Campaign for the Academic & Cultural Boycott of Israel (Pacbi) has since argued people who support their group should boycott Gadot films. Gadot is understood to currently be filming an action thriller called The Runner in the capital. Read More Police were called to a set location in Westminster on Wednesday. Officers detained five people on suspicion of harassment and offences under Section 241 of the Trade Union and Labour Relations Act. Two of the arrests were in relation to previous protests, while three were in response to incidents that unfolded on Wednesday. All five remain in custody. Most read in The Sun Supt Neil Holyoak said: "While we absolutely acknowledge the importance of peaceful protest, we have a duty to intervene where it crosses the line into serious disruption or criminality. "We have been in discussions with the production company to understand the impact of the protests on their work and on any individuals involved. "I hope today's operation shows we will not tolerate the harassment of or unlawful interference with those trying to go about their legitimate professional work in London." The Runner, produced by David Kosse, stars Gadot as a lawyer on a mission to rescue her kidnapped son. Gadot has been pictured back on set this week, despite the protests. Demonstrations also followed the actress to her A Pro-Palestine group stood outside the ceremony carrying signs reading: "Viva Viva Palestina". In a Variety interview earlier this week, Gadot said: "After October 7th [2023], I don't talk politics — because who cares about the celebrity talking about politics? "I'm an artist. I want to entertain people. I want to bring hope and be a beacon of light whenever I say anything about the world. "But on October 7th, when people were abducted from their homes, from their beds, men, women, children, elderly, Holocaust survivors, were going through the horrors of what happened that day, I could not be silent. "I'm not a hater. I'm a grandchild of a Holocaust survivor who came to Israel and established his family from scratch after his entire family was erased in "And on the other side of my family, I'm eighth generation Israeli. I'm an indigenous person of Israel. "I am all about humanity and I felt like I had to advocate for the hostages. I am praying for better days for all. "I want everybody to have good life and prosperity, and the ability to raise their children in a safe environment." 2 A Pro-Palestine group stood outside the ceremony carrying signs reading: "Viva Viva Palestina" Credit: Getty
Yahoo
5 days ago
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Five arrested over protests at Gal Gadot filming
Five protesters have been arrested after they allegedly targeted the filming of Gal Gadot's new movie in central London. Demonstrators have disrupted filming at various locations across London in recent weeks, the Metropolitan Police said. The force said the film was targeted "solely because an actress involved in the production is Israeli". The Palestinian Campaign for the Academic & Cultural Boycott of Israel (Pacbi) has previously said Gadot films should be boycotted, claiming she has shown support for Israel's military campaign in Gaza and the occupied West Bank. Gadot's agent has been approached for comment. The 40-year-old actress, who has been vocal in her support of Israel, is believed to currently be filming action thriller The Runner. Police were deployed to a filming location in Westminster on Wednesday to identify suspects wanted in connection with offences at earlier protests and to deal with any new offences, Scotland Yard said. Five people were arrested on suspicion of harassment and offences under Section 241 of the Trade Union and Labour Relations Act, which deals with wrongfully and unlawfully obstructing access to a workplace. They remain in custody. Two of the arrests relate to incidents at previous protests while three relate to alleged offences that took place on Wednesday, the force said. Supt Neil Holyoak said: "While we absolutely acknowledge the importance of peaceful protest, we have a duty to intervene where it crosses the line into serious disruption or criminality. "We have been in discussions with the production company to understand the impact of the protests on their work and on any individuals involved. "I hope today's operation shows we will not tolerate the harassment of or unlawful interference with those trying to go about their legitimate professional work in London." Listen to the best of BBC Radio London on Sounds and follow BBC London on Facebook, X and Instagram. Send your story ideas to
