Gal Gadot Plans Family Return to Israel Amid Rising Antisemitism
Translated & summarized from Jüdische Allgemeine by baba
Israeli actress Gal Gadot feels increasingly uncomfortable in the U.S. due to rising antisemitism and anti-Israel sentiment, prompting her to plan a return to Israel with her family. Gadot, who visited Israel to vote in parliamentary elections, expressed her desire to live in her home country long-term. She recently received an honorary doctorate from Bar-Ilan University, where she spoke about societal cohesion and Israel's post-October 7th challenges.
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- Gal Gadot plans to move back to Israel with her husband and four daughters.
- The actress cited increasing antisemitism and anti-Israel protests in the U.S. as reasons for her discomfort.
- Gadot returned to Israel to vote in parliamentary elections.
- She received an honorary doctorate from Bar-Ilan University.
- Gadot discussed societal cohesion and Israel's challenges post-October 7th.
Israeli actress Gal Gadot expressed growing discomfort living in the United States due to increasing antisemitic incidents and anti-Israel protests, stating it is "difficult to live as an Israeli abroad these days." Gadot, known internationally for her role as Wonder Woman, revealed in a special broadcast of the Israeli satirical TV show "Eretz Nehederet" that she now wears a face mask in public to avoid drawing attention. She described encountering hostility in the U.S. and her attempts to explain the Israeli perspective to Americans, noting a significant disconnect in how events are perceived.
Gadot returned to Israel specifically to vote in the country's parliamentary elections. Having lived in the U.S. for nearly twelve years, she had previously posted a video urging her compatriots to participate in the vote. She indicated she voted for change but did not disclose her specific party choice. During the broadcast, she appeared in a sketch with actor Yuval Semo, playing a taxi driver named Asher, who questioned her motives for returning. Gadot clarified her visit was solely for voting, and when called a Zionist and patriot, she responded with a quote from the Jewish sage Hillel the Elder: "If not now, when?"
Furthermore, Gadot confirmed her long-term intention to move back to Israel with her husband, Jaron Varsano, and their four daughters, three of whom were born in the U.S. The family is reportedly building a house in Israel. Her television appearance followed her receiving an honorary doctorate from Bar-Ilan University on Monday evening. In her acceptance speech, she discussed social cohesion and mutual responsibility, addressing the challenges Israel faces since the October 7, 2023 Hamas attack. Gadot expressed belief in Israel's capacity to build a better future characterized by security, hope, and a willingness to listen and cooperate.
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