Gal Gadot and Ynon Kreiz Condemn Rising Antisemitism at Humanitarian Awards

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Actress Gal Gadot and Skydance co-CEO Ynon Kreiz spoke at a Simon Wiesenthal Center awards ceremony in Beverly Hills, condemning the rise in antisemitism since October 7th. Gadot expressed fear over the rapid spread of anti-Jewish hatred, while Kreiz linked it to policy disagreements and shared a personal family history of fleeing persecution. Hostage survivor Noa Argamani was honored, and Kreiz recounted her desire to watch "Barbie" upon release. The event also featured remarks from David Ellison and Yuliana Goldman.

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Gal Gadot expressed fear over the rapid and open spread of antisemitism following the October 7th attacks.
Skydance co-CEO Ynon Kreiz condemned using policy disagreements as an excuse for Jew-hatred.
Hostage survivor Noa Argamani was honored at the Simon Wiesenthal Center awards ceremony.
Ynon Kreiz shared a personal story of his family fleeing Nazi persecution in Vienna.
Actress Gal Gadot is producing a screen adaptation of the book "Don't Feed the Lion."

Actress Gal Gadot and Ynon Kreiz, the new co-CEO of Skydance, spoke out against the surge in antisemitism since the October 7th Hamas attacks and the ensuing war. They addressed the issue during a Simon Wiesenthal Center Humanitarian Awards ceremony in Beverly Hills.

Gadot, visibly emotional, expressed her fear regarding the rapid and open spread of hatred towards Jews. "I am afraid of the speed at which hatred of Jews is spreading, and that it is expressed and accepted so openly. If people get used to hearing and seeing hatred and looking the other way, where will it end?" she asked.

Kreiz, accepting an award, thanked David Ellison for his "brave stance for Israel and the Jewish people," emphasizing that US-Israel relations "must remain unshakeable." He stated that disagreements with Israeli government policy should not be used as an excuse for antisemitism. Kreiz shared a personal story of his mother hiding from Nazis in Vienna as an infant, and how his family later fled to Scotland.

He also noted the presence of hostage survivor Noa Argamani, who was rescued by IDF forces in June 2024. Kreiz recounted that Argamani and other hostages imagined their first actions upon release, which included watching the movie "Barbie," a film he promoted during his time at Mattel.

Simon Wiesenthal Center CEO Jim Barke clarified that Kreiz was chosen for the award months before his Skydance appointment, based on his life's work. Barke praised Kreiz for not hiding his Israeli and Jewish identity. David Ellison also spoke, expressing gratitude for soon working alongside Kreiz, whom he already considered a good friend.

News anchor Yuliana Goldman, who received the Jewish Heritage Award, also spoke. She co-authored the book "Don't Feed the Lion" about antisemitism in middle school, which Gadot is producing for screen. A recorded message from Israeli President Isaac Herzog was also shown.

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