Gal Gadot To Reportedly Showcase Hamas Attack Footage In US

Israeli actor Gal Gadot has faced criticism for reportedly arranging a screening of graphic footage collected in Israel following the October 7 Hamas attack. The screening will be attended by well-known Hollywood figures in both Los Angeles and New York.

The event plans to showcase the full 47-minute uncensored footage, titled Bearing Witness to the October 7th Massacre. This footage was allegedly collected by the Israel Defence Forces (IDF) and was previously screened for UK journalists in London last week.

Hollywood Figures Invited

Reportedly, the Jewish Chronicle stated that approximately 120 prominent Hollywood figures have been invited to attend the initial screening organised by Gal Gadot. There's also the possibility of additional screenings, according to YNet. Attendees are strictly prohibited from filming or using their phones during the event.

It's believed that Oscar-winning director Guy Nattiv played a significant role in bringing the film to the United States, and he acknowledged the assistance of Gal Gadot and her husband, Yaron Varsano, in making this screening possible, as reported by Newsweek. However, specific details regarding the screening date and the guest list have not been disclosed.

The October 7 Hamas attack involved the infiltration of Hamas militants into Israeli towns, resulting in missile launches and the reported deaths of hundreds of innocent people. Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu referred to the attack as "murderous" in a televised address.

One of the most devastating incidents during this attack occurred at a music festival in Israel, where terrorists targeted the site, leading to the deaths of at least 260 people and the abduction of many others. This tragic event unfolded near Kibbutz Re'im, close to Gaza, with Palestinian gunmen attacking the site and shooting people as they attempted to escape.

Gal Gadot Faces Criticism

The news of Gal's screening was posted by Quds News Network on X, which prompted a barrage of critical comments from users directed at the actor. One user remarked, "Her career is so over," while another suggested, "Boycott every celebrity who goes to this screening. Every single one of them." Another user expressed their disappointment, saying, "And that’s why I’ve never watched anything this IDF reserve soldier acted in."

One user went on to say, "One of my fav actresses turns into one of my hated actress" Another commented, "She doesn't seem so Wonderwoman-like after all." Yet another user pleaded, "Please don’t let her get away with this."

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