Israeli actress Gal Gadot’s controversial release of footage from the October 7 assassination by Hamas terrorists sparked several wild fights in Los Angeles late Wednesday.
Police officers have already been out in force around the ironically named Museum of Tolerance for the “Wonder Woman” actress’ screening of “Witness to the October 7th Massacre,” which uses Israeli Defense Force footage.
Despite this, wild videos posted online showed people waving Israeli flags and brawling in the streets with pro-Palestinian protesters — kicking and punching each other.
Police formed picket lines in an attempt to control the unruly crowd — and ended up using pepper spray, according to ABC 7.
Several people were seen in custody late Wednesday, though it was unclear if anyone had been arrested or was facing charges.
Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass condemned the violence afterward.
Several fights between pro-Israel and pro-Palestinian protesters broke out in Los Angeles on Wednesday night. KABC police eventually had to use pepper spray. KABC It’s still unclear if anyone is facing charges. KABC
“We cannot allow the current world tension to turn into unacceptable violence in our city,” he said write on X.
“This is a time of great pain and hardship for thousands of Angelenos. We must stand together.”
The Post has contacted the Los Angeles Police Department for more information.
The release of Gadot’s film had previously sparked controversy and threats on social media, with pro-Palestinian supporters accusing the Israeli actress of advocating genocide, while supporters of the Jewish state defended her.
About 50 protesters had gathered outside the screening. A KABC protester said he believed the footage shown would be used to justify killing Palestinian civilians. Los Angeles Times via Getty Images
Then when about 200 people, including Israeli officials and Hollywood executives, attended a screening of “Witness to the Massacre of October 7” – which consisted of body camera footage taken by Hamas terrorists in their surprise attack – about 50 protesters gathered outside, the Los Angeles Times reported.
They carried signs reading “Anti-Zionism ≠ Antisemitism” and “The Museum of Tolerance is showing a pro-genocide film,” while others waved an Israeli flag, and one woman used a megaphone to chant “Bring them home,” referring to the hostages. .
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Among those protesting is Miguel Angel Arias, 33, whose wife is a Palestinian.
He said he believed the footage shown inside would be used to justify killing Palestinian civilians.
Police officers were already in force during the inspection. KABC police formed a battle line in an effort to control the unruly crowd.KABC
“You have a film being shown at a time when people are calling for a truce,” he told the LA Times, adding: “The screening is only for a privileged few and it’s not leading to a conversation. “
Another protester accused the museum of playing “propaganda” and said he had no problem with the museum itself, but claimed that supporters of the film chose to show the film on the site “on purpose to make it look like we’re antisemitic.
“We’re not antisemitic, we’re anti-Zionist,” the unidentified protester told Rolling Stone.
Wild videos posted online show people waving Israeli flags and fighting in the streets with pro-Palestinian protesters, kicking and punching each other. Los Angeles Times via Getty Images Police responded to the Museum of Tolerance Wednesday night as several fights broke out.KABC
“We don’t appreciate what they did to the Palestinian people during more than 75 years of occupation.”
Meanwhile, inside the museum, a number of speakers told the nearly 200 people in attendance what they should expect from the film before its release.
Rabbi Marvin Hier, founder of the Simon Wiesenthal Center and Museum of Tolerance, invoked the spirit of Jewish survivors and called Hamas the “Nazis of the 21st century” in his speech.
Mayor Karen Bass condemned the violence in a tweet last night. @MayorOfLA / X
Gilad Erdan, Israel’s ambassador to the United Nations, also took to the lectern to say: “This video will change the way you look at the Middle East,” calling Hamas “simply evil” and drawing applause as he called for an “eradication” of “killing multitude” groups.”
As the footage played, several people inside cried, gasped, and screamed at the horror they watched as terrorists killed and maimed civilians, and attacked revelers at the music festival.
When it finally ended, IDF Lt. Col. Amnon Sheffler stated that the military was trying to “minimize civilian harm” in its bombing of Gaza, according to Rolling Stone.
Gadot served in the IDF before becoming an actress. AFP via Getty Images
Gadot did not attend the screening and did not make any public statements about it, the report said.
The actor served in the IDF before pursuing a career in the entertainment industry and is vocal in his support of the Jewish state.
“I stand with Israel you should too,” Gadot posted on Instagram on Oct. 7. “The world cannot sit on the fence when this horrific act of terrorism occurs!”
Since then, he has posted numerous videos and photos of hostages still being held by Hamas, along with the hashtag #NoHostageLeftBehind.
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