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.
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The force said the protestors targeted sets “solely because an actress involved in the production is Israeli”.
Gadot, 40, who served in the Israel Defense Forces, previously showed support for Israel’s invasion of Gaza after the October 7 Hamas attacks.
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.
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.
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 Hollywood Walk of Fame ceremony after her role in the latest Snow White movie.
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 Auschwitz.
“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.”
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