Hollywood actor Gal Gadot, who has been vocal about the ongoing Gaza war, was honoured with a star on Hollywood’s Walk of Fame on March 18. However, the ceremony was disrupted by pro-Palestinian and pro-Israeli protesters, who carried signs and clashed during the event. According to Variety, dozens of protesters gathered near the venue just before the ceremony concluded. Pro-Palestinian demonstrators held signs reading, “Heroes Fight Like Palestinians,” “No Other Land Won Oscar,” and “Viva Viva Palestina.”

Although the Hollywood Boulevard area was tented off, restricting visibility, protesters managed to cause significant disruption. The crowd chanted slogans such as “Up up with liberation, down down with occupation” and “Not another nickel, not another dime, no more money for Israel’s crime.”
A protester, speaking to the publication, expressed disapproval of Gadot being honoured. He stated, “There’s no reason we should be celebrating an Israeli,” and criticised the actor for not using her platform, accusing her of “keeping her head in the sand.”
Police intervened after a pro-Palestinian protester stole an Israeli flag and attempted to flee.
The Walk of Fame ceremony was hosted by Steve Nissen and attended by filmmaker Patty Jenkins, actor Vin Diesel, and Shira Haas. Expressing gratitude, Gadot said, “I’m just a girl from a town in Israel, this star will remind me that with hard work and passion and some faith, anything is possible.”