Gal Gadot Expresses Concern Over Rising Antisemitism
Translated & summarized from Cursorinfo by baba
Israeli actress Gal Gadot spoke emotionally at a Simon Wiesenthal Center gala on November 11, highlighting the alarming rise in global antisemitism since October 7th. She questioned the future if society grows accustomed to hatred and indifference. The event also honored Skydance co-chair Inon Kreiz, who emphasized that criticism of Israel does not excuse antisemitism. Notable attendees included former hostage Noah Argamani and Hollywood producers.
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- Gal Gadot expressed concern over rising global antisemitism at a November 11 gala.
- The actress questioned the world's future if people become desensitized to hatred.
- Skydance co-chair Inon Kreiz received a humanitarian award and spoke against antisemitism.
- Kreiz stated criticism of Israeli policy cannot justify hatred towards Jews.
- Former hostage Noah Argamani was among the notable attendees.
- Gal Gadot and Yaron Varsano will executive produce a book adaptation on teenage antisemitism.
Israeli actress Gal Gadot delivered an emotional speech at the Simon Wiesenthal Center's annual gala in Beverly Hills on November 11, expressing deep concern over the escalating global antisemitism following the October 7th attacks and the subsequent war. Fighting back tears, Gadot questioned the world's trajectory if people become desensitized to hatred and indifference. She noted that antisemitism has become more openly expressed and accepted since the events of October 7th. Gadot presented a humanitarian award to Inon Kreiz, co-chair of Skydance, whom she described as a "beacon of light in dark times" for his steadfast support of the Jewish community and his efforts to combat antisemitism. Kreiz, accepting the award, thanked Skydance leadership for supporting Israel and stated that criticism of Israeli government policy should never justify hatred towards Jews. He also affirmed the importance of the US-Israel alliance and shared a personal story about his mother's escape from a Nazi raid in Vienna. The event was attended by prominent Hollywood figures including David Ellison, Jeffrey Katzenberg, Jerry Bruckheimer, and Vin Diesel. Also present was former Israeli hostage Noah Argamani, who was rescued by the IDF in June 2024. Journalist Bianna Golodryga received the Jewish Heritage Award. Additionally, it was announced that Gal Gadot and her husband Yaron Varsano will executive produce an adaptation of Golodryga's and Israeli TV presenter Yonit Levi's book, "Don't Feed the Lion," which addresses teenage antisemitism.
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