Overview

• Lebanon officially banned Disney’s live-action 'Snow White' from theaters on April 16, 2025, citing Israeli actress Gal Gadot’s role in the film.
• Interior Minister Ahmad Al-Hajjar issued the directive, influenced by Gadot’s longstanding inclusion on Lebanon’s Israel boycott list.
• The ban aligns with Lebanon’s broader pattern of restricting films featuring Israeli actors, including previous bans on 'Wonder Woman' and 'Death On The Nile.'
• Gadot, a vocal supporter of Israel and former member of the Israeli Defense Forces, has drawn criticism in Lebanon for her public stances.
• The decision comes during heightened regional tensions, including ongoing Israeli military actions against Hezbollah in Lebanon.