Violent Protests Follow US Screenings of Graphic Israeli Footage of Hamas Attack, Gal Gadot Faces Backlash

Violent brawls break out in Los Angeles following US screenings of Israeli military's raw footage on Hamas attack; Gal Gadot scrutinized for reportedly helping to arrange the screenings and subsequent perceived Islamophobia in "Wonder Woman 1984".

Violent protests broke out in Los Angeles following a screening of graphic footage showing the Hamas attack in Israel at the Museum of Tolerance. The footage was presented to highlight the brutalities committed by Hamas on Israeli civilians.
Gal Gadot, popular for her role as Wonder Woman, faced backlash over her reported involvement in organizing the screening event. Critics have also expressed concerns over perceived Islamophobia in the movie 'Wonder Woman 1984'.
The screening was organized to present the brutalities committed by Hamas on Israeli civilians during the Oct. 7 attack that resulted in the death of more than 1,400 people.
Outside the screening, pro-Palestinian and pro-Israeli protesters clashed, resulting in violence that was dispersed by the police. The event led to increased tensions in the city.
Gal Gadot also faced further criticism due to her mandatory two-year service in the Israeli Defense Forces (IDF), and a Wonder Woman 1984 scene that allegedly showed her character using a missile to save Arab children.