Archive · 18 Jul 2025
Gal Gadot Calls for Gaza Ceasefire at Jerusalem Film Festival
Gal Gadot, the actress who plays Wonder Woman, is asking for the war in Gaza to stop.
She said this at a film festival in Jerusalem.
She used to support the Israeli military and the leader, Netanyahu, but now she wants peace.
Some people who support Palestine are upset with her, while others on the right in Israel are not happy either.
The film festival went on even though there is fighting happening nearby.
Gal Gadot, known for supporting the Israeli military, called for an end to the war in Gaza.
Gadot made her statement during the opening night of the Jerusalem Film Festival.
She expressed hope for peace and security, contingent on the return of hostages.
Gadot has faced criticism from pro-Palestinian groups and, more recently, from right-wing Israeli media.
The Jerusalem Film Festival proceeded despite challenges related to the Gaza war.
- Who
- Gal Gadot, Israeli actor.
- What
- Gal Gadot called for an end to the war in Gaza.
- When
- July 18, 2025.
- Where
- Jerusalem Film Festival.
- Why
- Gadot expressed hope for peace and the return of hostages.
Pro-Palestinian Groups
Right-Wing Israeli Media
Gadot's Support of IDF
Pro-Palestinian Groups
Criticize Gadot's prior support of the Israeli Defence Forces (IDF).
Right-Wing Israeli Media
N/A
Gadot's Ceasefire Call
Pro-Palestinian Groups
N/A
Right-Wing Israeli Media
Condemns Gadot's call for cease-fire, as it goes against the government's goal of continuing the war.
- Actor
- Gal Gadot
- Event
- Jerusalem Film Festival
- Location
- Jerusalem, Israel
- Key Statement
- Calling for end to Gaza war
- Previous Affiliation
- Supporter of Israeli military and Netanyahu