Gal Gadot Tears Up Discussing Rising Antisemitism
Translated & summarized from Mako by baba
Actress Gal Gadot became tearful at a Simon Wiesenthal Center event in Los Angeles, expressing deep concern about the rapid and open spread of antisemitism. She spoke at an event honoring Israeli businessman Ynon Kreiz, who also addressed the issue, stating that policy disagreements do not justify Jew-hatred. Journalist Biana Golodryga was also honored, and Gadot is producing a film based on her book about antisemitism.
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- Actress Gal Gadot expressed fear over the rapid spread of antisemitism at a Los Angeles event.
- Gadot became emotional, stating hatred of Jews is openly expressed and accepted.
- The event honored Israeli businessman Ynon Kreiz, who received the Humanitarian Award.
- Kreiz stated that disagreeing with Israeli policy is not an excuse for antisemitism.
- Journalist Biana Golodryga also received an award at the ceremony.
- Gal Gadot is producing a film adaptation of Golodryga's book on antisemitism.
Israeli actress Gal Gadot became emotional while speaking at a Simon Wiesenthal Center event in Los Angeles, expressing fear over the rapid spread of antisemitism. "I'm scared of how fast hatred of Jews is spreading, and how openly it is expressed and accepted," Gadot stated on stage, her voice breaking. "If people get used to hearing and seeing hatred and looking away, where does it end?"
The actress was honored at the event, which took place earlier in the week at the Beverly Wilshire Hotel, for her work. She became visibly moved, apologizing for her tears, and said she hadn't expected to be so emotional. Gadot was speaking in honor of Israeli businessman Ynon Kreiz, who received the Humanitarian Award. Kreiz, recently appointed CEO of Skydance, remarked that disagreement with Israeli government policy should not be an excuse for antisemitism.
Also honored at the ceremony was journalist Biana Golodryga, who received the Jewish Heritage Award. Golodryga co-authored the novel "Don't Feed the Monster," which addresses antisemitism in middle school, and Gadot is producing a film adaptation of the book.
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