Overview

• Lebanon has prohibited the screening of Disney's live-action 'Snow White' due to the inclusion of Israeli actress Gal Gadot, who plays the Evil Queen.
• The decision was made by Interior Minister Ahmad Al-Hajjar, following recommendations from Lebanon’s film watchdog amidst escalating hostilities between Israel and Hezbollah.
• Gal Gadot has been on Lebanon’s 'Israel boycott list' since 2017, with her films consistently barred from release in the country.
• The ban follows a similar move earlier this year when Lebanon blocked Marvel's 'Captain America: Brave New World' due to the casting of another Israeli actress, Shira Haas.
• Neighboring countries, such as Kuwait, have not imposed similar bans, highlighting differing regional policies on cultural censorship.