Calls resurface to boycott Marvel film with superhero played by ex-Israeli army actor

Dozens of pro-Palestine demonstrators protested against the Hollywood premiere of the new Marvel blockbuster, Captain America: Brave New World, to denounce the inclusion of an Israeli superhero as well as the actor Shira Haas playing the role, as she was formerly in the Israeli army.

Protestors stationed themselves near the red carpet in Los Angeles on Tuesday, holding up signs that read "Sabra has got to go", "Disney supports genocide", and "#Pray4Jasmine", according to Variety. They also chanted, “Free, free, free Palestine” and “Disney, Disney, you can’t hide.”

The film is due to be released on 14 February.

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