Gal Gadot is swerving the Venice Film Festival amid a political row over whether she should attend.

RadarOnline.com can reveal the Israeli actress, 40, has come under pressure over her perceived support of the state of Israel during its military campaign in Gaza. Article continues below advertisement

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And there are fears Gadot's presence at the annual spectacle could spark unwanted protests and demonstrations against Israel, which look certain to disrupt the red carpet on Saturday.

Gadot's co-star in her new film, The Hand of Dante , Gerard Butler , has also voiced his support for Israel and is similarly under pressure to stay away.

Their movie is premiering at Venice this year, which has heavy security in place.

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