Lebanon bans Captain America: Brave New World over casting Israeli actress

 Lebanon recently announced banning Marvel’s recent blockbuster movie, “Captain America: Brave New World” due to the casting of Israeli actress Shira Haas in the superhero film.  

The actress plays Ruth Bat-Seraph (also known as Sabra), an Israeli superhero and a Mossad agent created by writer Bill Mantlo and artist Sal Buscema who first appeared in Marvel comics during 1985’s Incredible Hulk #250.

Upon knowing about Marvel’s casting choice, pro-Palestine activists took to social media and urged superhero fans to boycott the movie. Activists also launched a boycott campaign, which initiated the ban of Captain America: Brave News World, despite being vastly promoted across the country.

One pro-Palestine activist wrote on Musk’s X (formerly known as Twitter), “Probably banned it because it’s propaganda I’m sure they got some in there. Always do.”

Lebanon bans Captain America: Brave New World over casting Israeli actress

According to The New Arab, the Lebanese Ministry of Economy made a statement on Tuesday which read, “After communicating with the boycott office of the Lebanese Ministry of Economy, it was informed that the film was banned from Lebanese cinemas.”

This is not the first time Lebanon has banned a movie from the country due to having ties with an Israeli actress. The country also banned DC’s Wonder Woman from screening in 2016 due to the casting of Israeli actress Gal Gadot as the famous comic book superhero.

Marvel’s most recent movie received mixed reviews from fans and critics alike. It’s currently sitting on a 6.1/10 rating on IMDB and 49 percent on Rotten Tomatoes.

“The movie was Garbage. The best part was the last part… when I left.”

Another added, “I hate to say this but #CaptainAmericaBraveNewWorld was a big disappointment. Felt very empty & lacks the heart of a Captain America movie.”