Fact-check: No evidence ‘Israel’ banned Dua Lipa from entering
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Recent viral claims have circulated online asserting that ‘Israel’ banned pop star Dua Lipa from entering due to her pro-Palestinian advocacy.
Accompanying these reports is an alleged defiant response from the singer, suggesting she “didn’t want to go anyway.”
These stories all lack confirmation and appear to stem from unverified social media speculation.
As of the time of this article, no ‘Israeli’ government statement, entry denial notice, or any reporting has confirmed any ban on Dua Lipa.
The rumor gained traction amid her longstanding public criticism of the ‘Israeli’ assault on Gaza, including past descriptions as “genocide” and calls for ceasefires.
While her positions have drawn backlash and boycott-related scrutiny, they have not resulted in travel restrictions.
Compounding the narrative, unverified claims alleged a heated confrontation between Dua Lipa and ‘Israeli’ actress Gal Gadot at a past Met Gala.
According to the rumor, Lipa and associates confronted Gadot in a bathroom over her pro-‘Israel’ stance, prompting Gadot to avoid the event thereafter.
Gal Gadot has in fact not attended the Met Gala since 2019, and no eyewitness accounts, official statements from either celebrity, or credible journalism verify the rumor.
The tale appears entirely fabricated, leveraging the pair’s well-known opposing public positions on the ‘Israel’-Palestine conflict; Lipa as a vocal supporter of Palestinian rights and ceasefire efforts, and Gadot as a prominent advocate for ‘Israel’.
Dua Lipa has a documented history of addressing the conflict. She has expressed grief for civilians in earlier statements while increasingly emphasizing solidarity with Gaza and criticizing ‘Israeli’ policies. These positions have made her a frequent target of online controversy and disinformation campaigns.
