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Marvel's 'Zodiac' Series Sparks Anti-Israel Backlash Online
Israeli screenwriters Ron Leshem and Amit Cohen are reportedly attached to Marvel's upcoming spy series "Zodiac" for Disney+.
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What happened
- 01Israeli screenwriters Ron Leshem and Amit Cohen are reportedly writing Marvel's new "Zodiac" spy series for Disney+.
- 02The news sparked widespread anti-Israel comments online, with users criticizing the writers' nationality.
- 03Critics accused the series of promoting "Zionist propaganda" and portraying Arabs as villains.
- 04This follows a similar backlash against Israeli actress Shira Haas in "Captain America: Brave New World."
- 05Marvel has not officially confirmed the screenwriters' involvement in the project.
- 06The series "Zodiac" is expected to premiere in 2028.
The news has triggered significant anti-Israel backlash online, with critics accusing the writers of promoting "Zionist propaganda." This follows a similar controversy involving Israeli actress Shira Haas in "Captain America: Brave New World." Marvel has not officially confirmed the screenwriters' involvement in the project, which is slated for a 2028 release.
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