Gal Gadot Films 'The Runner' in London Amid Pro-Gaza Protests

Gal Gadot sported a bloody face as she filmed tense scenes for the upcoming action thriller The Runner in London on Thursday.

The actress, 39, had fake blood on the side of her face as she ran down the street near Temple tube station.

The Snow White star cut a casual figure in a blue top along with a pair of black leggings and red trainers.

At one point, the actress was seen hunched over near the tube station as her character appeared to catch her breath.

She carried a bottle of water and a light jacket with her while chatting with crew members in between takes.

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Gal Gadot sported a bloody face as she filmed tense scenes for the upcoming action thriller The Runner in London on Thursday

The actress, 39, had fake blood on the side of her face as she ran down the street near Temple tube station

The Runner sees Gal play a successful London lawyer who is thrust into a dangerous chase across the city when her son is abducted.

She is forced to obey a series of mysterious demands from an unknown caller as she attempts to save her son.

The film, which will be distributed by Amazon MGM Studios, also stars Damien Lewis.

In recent weeks, police say demonstrators have repeatedly targeted filming locations of The Runner across the capital due to Gal’s Israeli nationality.

Gal, who served in the Israel Defense Forces, has previously voiced strong support for Israel’s invasion of Gaza, following the October 7 Hamas attacks – a stance that has sparked outrage among pro-Palestinian campaigners.

Officers from the Met were deployed on Wednesday to the central London set, aiming to identify suspects linked to earlier protests and to prevent fresh disruption.

They arrested five people for harassment and offences under Section 241 of the Trade Union and Labour Relations Act, which prohibits obstructing access to a workplace.

Of those arrested, two were wanted in connection with previous incidents, while three were detained for offences that occurred on Wednesday.

The Snow White star cut a casual figure in a blue top along with a pair of black leggings and red trainers

At one point, the actress was seen hunched over near the tube station as her character appeared to catch her breath

She carried a bottle of water and a light jacket with her while chatting with crew members in between takes

Her character is forced to obey a series of mysterious demands from an unknown caller as she attempts to save her son

Superintendent Neil Holyoak, who led the operation, said: ‘While we absolutely acknowledge the importance of peaceful protest, we have a duty to intervene where it crosses the line into serious disruption or criminality.

‘We have been in discussions with the production company to understand the impact of the protests on their work and on any individuals involved.

‘I hope today’s operation shows we will not tolerate the harassment of or unlawful interference with those trying to go about their legitimate professional work in London.’

All five suspects remain in custody.

Despite the unrest, Gadot has been spotted back on set this week, filming scenes for the high-stakes thriller in the heart of London.

Meanwhile, in May Gal’s Hollywood Walk of Fame ceremony was hit by warring protestors amid ongoing controversy over her ‘woke’ film Snow White.

The actress, who plays the Evil Queen in the live action remake alongside Rachel Zegler’s Snow White, looked delighted as she arrived to receive the accolade – but outside the barriers, drama was unfolding.

In dramatic video captured by, police were seen running after a member of the public amid claims ‘a pro-Palestine protestor stole a pro-Israel protester’s flag.’

Pro-Palestine protestors gathered outside the ceremony carrying signs reading: ‘Heroes fight like Palestinians’ and ‘Viva Viva Palestina.’ Israeli actress Gadot who formerly served in the IDF – is staunchly pro-Israel.

The unidentified man was seen being grabbed by police and pushed against a wall, as screams rang out from the crowd.

Recent claims emerged that a feud was brewing between Gadot and Zegler – who is pro-Palestine – over their opposing stances on the Israeli-Palestinian conflict. Zegler was tellingly not in attendance at the ceremony.

Gal seemed unaware of the altercation unfolding outside as she posed with her husband Jaron Varsano and their four daughters, as well as Fast & Furious co-star Vin Diesel and Wonder Woman director Patti Jenkins.

A red banner dangles over the railings with the words ‘Stop Starving Gaza!’ written on the front

Met Police officers quickly arrived at Waterloo Bridge where filming had to be temporarily halted

In an interview published Tuesday with Variety, Gal spoke about how she felt compelled to speak out on politics after the October 7 2023 Hamas-led attack on Israel.

She said: ‘After October 7th [2023], I don’t talk politics — because who cares about the celebrity talking about politics? I’m an artist. I want to entertain people. I want to bring hope and be a beacon of light whenever I say anything about the world.

‘But on October 7th, when people were abducted from their homes, from their beds, men, women, children, elderly, Holocaust survivors, were going through the horrors of what happened that day, I could not be silent.

‘I’m not a hater. I’m a grandchild of a Holocaust survivor who came to Israel and established his family from scratch after his entire family was erased in Auschwitz. And on the other side of my family, I’m eighth generation Israeli. I’m an indigenous person of Israel.

‘I am all about humanity and I felt like I had to advocate for the hostages. I am praying for better days for all,’ she continues. ‘I want everybody to have good life and prosperity, and the ability to raise their children in a safe environment.’