Gal Gadot

Why was Gal Gadot Chosen to be the 2026 Laureate of the $1 Million Genesis Prize?

Genesis Prize Co-Founder and Chairman Stan Polovets discusses the thinking behind Gadot’s selection and how the prize funds will be used

STAN POLOVETS, Co-Founder and Chairman of The Genesis Prize Foundation / Gal Gadot
Taking control of the narrative is, for many survivors a form of therapy and a form of revenge. Hamas tried to erase them. Standing on a stage and saying “this is what they did to me and this is why we must bring the others home” is the opposite of erasure. 

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 Actor Gal Gadot poses with her star during the unveiling ceremony on the Hollywood Walk of Fame in Los Angeles, California, U.S., March 18, 2025.

Hail Gal Gadot: Israel's Wonder Woman uses her platform to fight against antisemitism

 Gal Gadot attends the 2025 Breakthrough Prize ceremony in Santa Monica, California, U.S., April 5, 2025

Gal Gadot wins 'Jewish Nobel Prize' for hostage advocacy, defense of Israel


No. 45: Powerful voices defending Israel on the global stage

Gal Gadot, Arsen Ostrovsky, Siggy Flicker, Hen Mazzig, Hillel Neuer, Noa Tishby, and Eyal Yakoby: From Hollywood stars to human-rights lawyers, seven pro-Israel influencers share a commitment.

(L-R from top): Arsen Ostrovsky, Hillel Neuer, Eyal Yakoby, Hen Mazzig, Siggy Flicker, Gal Gadot, Noa Tishby

Yuval Raphael receives award at United Hatzalah gala, presented by Gal Gadot

The event brought together the Los Angeles pro-Israel philanthropic community to raise funds for medical supplies and to train volunteers for United Hatzalah.

(Left to right) Business leaders Sunny Sassoon and Rick Caruso, who chaired the United Hatzalah gala, with Gal Gadot, honoree Yuval Raphael, United Hatzalah founder and president Eli Beer and United Hatzalah chairperson Mark Gerson.

No reason to boycott actors over Gaza, director Schnabel says at Venice Film Festival

US director Julian Schnabel defended Gal Gadot and Gerard Butler after activists urged the Venice Film Festival to exclude them over their support for Israel.

Julian Schnabel poses during a photocall for the movie "In the Hand of Dante" out of competition, at the 82nd Venice Film Festival, Venice, Italy, September 3, 2025.

Saving lives, strengthening communities

United Hatzalah’s Los Angeles Gala will bring together global supporters to celebrate lifesaving innovation and expand emergency response across Israel

Eli Beer, speaking at the United Hatzalah LA Gala 2024

Gaza political issue is front and center as Venice Film Festival opens

The Venice Film Festival kicks off with controversy as over 1,000 industry professionals demand a stance on Gaza, while jury president Alexander Payne sidesteps the issue.

President of Venezia 82 Competition jury Alexander Payne poses on the red carpet, ahead of the opening ceremony of the 82nd Venice Film Festival, in Venice, Italy, August 27, 2025.

Venice Film Festival urged to disinvite Gal Gadot

Venice4Palestine also called on the festival organizers to rescind Butler’s invitation to the festival, because he has made appearances at events for a pro-Israel group.

 Gal Gadot attends the 2025 Breakthrough Prize ceremony in Santa Monica, California, U.S., April 5, 2025

A scandal, Scottish noir, and a Jerusalem comedy: What to watch in Israel this weekend

The documentary, which follows the reporters who broke the story, Aaron Rabinowitz and Shira Elk, presents detailed evidence against him, including interviews with many victims.

Yehuda Meshi-Zahav, founder of ZAKA

Tune into today's top stories: Egypt hostage talks, updated ceasefire proposal

The Jerusalem Post's must-listen news roundup with Shifra Jacobs—the top stories, clear and concise.

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Gal Gadot walks back remarks on anti-Israel bias tanking Snow White

When the trailer was released and the publicity campaign for Snow White began, many on social media accused Gadot of complicity in what they termed various war crimes in Gaza.

 Gal Gadot attends the 2025 Breakthrough Prize ceremony in Santa Monica, California, U.S., April 5, 2025

WATCH: ‘Your pain is our pain’: Gal Gadot shows solidarity with families at Hostages Square

The visit came amid growing public pressure on the government to prioritize a deal that would secure the release of the remaining hostages.

Israeli actress Gal Gadot embraces Einav Zangauker, whose son Matan is still in Hamas captivity, during a day of nation-wide protests at Hostages Square in Tel Aviv, August,17, 2025.

Gal Gadot opens up to interviewers on the autism spectrum: 'Just keep moving forward'

In this celebrity-interview program were Gadot was interviewed; no question is off-limits, and the telegenic autistic interviewers speak in their own unique way

Gal Gadot in The A Talks show.