Gal Gadot Calls for Leadership Amid Rising Global Hate

Israeli actress Gal Gadot, speaking with a choked voice at a prestigious Hollywood ceremony, presented a humanitarian award to businessman Ynon Kreiz. Gadot warned against silence in the face of escalating hatred and urged the continued spread of light in the world.

Kreiz, who recently took on a senior role at Skydance, acknowledged the award and spoke about the alarming rise of antisemitism globally, noting that "ancient hatred has found new platforms to spread itself." He emphasized the moral responsibility of business leaders to combat hate speech, stating, "We recognize that business leadership comes with moral responsibility."

During his acceptance speech at the Beverly Wilshire Hotel, Kreiz thanked an individual, identified as Allison, for "his brave stance for Israel and the Jewish people." Kreiz, 61, who was born in Tel Aviv, shared personal stories about his family history and his experiences growing up in Israel during various wars, including the Six-Day War, the Yom Kippur War, and the First Gulf War.

Gadot, in her emotional address, praised Kreiz's passion and urged him to continue spreading his light, stating, "We live in a world that needs leadership. If people continue to see hatred and look away, where will it end?" The event, which also featured mentions of actor Lior Raz at an Indian film festival, is estimated to have raised significant funds, potentially exceeding last year's $4.3 million, due to strong support from the Hollywood Jewish community.