Israeli actress Gal Gadot has resumed filming her new movie,The Runner, in London under heightened security measures, including a heavy presence from the Metropolitan Police, following months of repeated disruption by pro-Palestinian activists.
The production of the action thriller was previously plagued by repeated protests due to Gadot’s vocal support for Israel during the ongoing conflict in Gaza and her past service in the IDF. The protests, which had already caused significant delays, forced the production to move locations and operate in secrecy.
The Daily Mail published images this morning showing a substantial Metropolitan Police presence, including uniformed officers and vans, at a secret East London location, reportedly moved from an original Camden site to deter further demonstrations. The increased security comes after the film crew faced more than 20 days of disruption, with production officials reportedly seeking stronger police intervention.
Despite the secrecy, activists managed to locate the new set in the Canary Wharf area, continuing their protests. One pro-Palestinian demonstrator reportedly circulated details of the filming online, writing:
"No to IDF soldiers in our city, no to normalizing war criminals! Free Palestine."
