Gal Gadot's Nationality Causes Controversy in Lebanon
by EG
Lebanon is seeking to ban the new Wonder Woman movie because its lead actress, Gal Gadot, is an Israeli — a reflection of how the decades-old animosity between the two neighbors is also infused in the cultural scene.
A security official said a formal request for a ban has not yet been received.
A ban would require a recommendation from a six-member committee from the Ministry of Economy, a process that has not yet begun, the official said, speaking on condition of anonymity because he was not authorized to talk to reporters.
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Gal Gadot first appeared as Wonder Woman in Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice.