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Ynon Kreiz and Gal Gadot condemn rising antisemitism at gala
At a gala in Beverly Hills, Skydance co-CEO Ynon Kreiz accepted the Simon Wiesenthal Center’s 2026 Humanitarian Award.
The event also featured actor Gal Gadot, who became tearful while warning that hatred of Jews is spreading and being accepted.
Kreiz said antisemitism had risen around the world since the October 7 massacre and the war it set off.
He said business leaders have a moral responsibility to fight hatred through the platforms they control.
Kreiz also said defending Israel does not put it beyond criticism, and that opposition to Israeli government policies must not become hatred of Jews.
He thanked Skydance co-CEO David Ellison for his support of Israel and Jewish people.
The speeches called on attendees to speak out against antisemitism and injustice; no further action was announced.
Skydance co-CEO Ynon Kreiz called for action against antisemitism and injustice at the Simon Wiesenthal Center’s 2026 Humanitarian Award Dinner.
Kreiz said business leaders have a moral responsibility to use their platforms to combat hatred.
He said criticism of Israeli government policies should not become an excuse for hatred of Jews.
David Ellison presented the award, and Gal Gadot also spoke about rising antisemitism.
The event was held at the Beverly Wilshire.
- Who
- Skydance co-CEO Ynon Kreiz spoke at the event. David Ellison presented him with the award.
- What
- Kreiz called for action against antisemitism and injustice.
- When
- Wednesday evening, as reported on November 12, 2026.
- Where
- The Beverly Wilshire in Beverly Hills.
- Why
- Kreiz said business leaders have a moral responsibility to use their platforms to combat hatred.
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Kreiz told The Hollywood Reporter he agreed with the Ellisons’ response to Mark Ruffalo’s Instagram post.
David Ellison presented Kreiz with the Simon Wiesenthal Center’s 2026 Humanitarian Award.
Kreiz used his acceptance speech to call for action against antisemitism and injustice.
- Award
- Simon Wiesenthal Center’s 2026 Humanitarian Award
- Recipient
- Ynon Kreiz, Skydance co-CEO
- Presenter
- David Ellison, Skydance co-CEO
- Venue
- Beverly Wilshire
- Gala date
- Wednesday evening, reported November 12, 2026
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What people are saying
We recognize that business leadership comes with moral responsibility
Disagreement with the policies of the Israeli government cannot become an excuse for the hatred of Jews
The fight against antisemitism is a fight against hatred in any form
I’m frightened by how quickly hatred of Jews is spreading — and how openly it is expressed and accepted