Overview

• Lebanon’s Interior Minister Ahmad Al-Hajjar ordered the ban following recommendations from the country’s film and media watchdog.
• Gal Gadot, who plays the Evil Queen, is on Lebanon’s longstanding 'Israel boycott list' due to her Israeli nationality and military service.
• This ban follows a similar action earlier this year blocking 'Captain America: Brave New World,' which also featured an Israeli actress.
• The decision comes as Israel conducts ongoing attacks on Hezbollah in Lebanon, further straining regional tensions.
• Neighboring Kuwait has not imposed a similar ban, reflecting differing policies on cultural boycotts within the region.