Gal Gadot

Gal Gadot's new thriller, 'Fauda' season 5 and the future of Israeli TV explored

Gal Gadot’s new thriller, Fauda season 5, and the future of Israeli television are in focus as Hannah Brown discusses the industry’s biggest stories on The Jerusalem Playlist.

Fauda and Gal Gadot are back, and the timing is no accident.
Deni Avdija, Lior Raz, Rotem Sela, and Gal Gadot in El Al's new safety video.

WATCH: El Al’s iconic Lior Suchard safety video to be replaced by Israeli celebrity gang of four

Gal Gadot attends the 12th Breakthrough Prize Ceremony at Barker Hangar on April 18, 2026 n Santa Monica, California; illustrative

Gal Gadot races to save kidnapped son in first trailer for 'The Runner'

A SCENE from ‘In the Hand of Dante.’

What to watch this week: Gal Gadot buoyant in an otherwise sinking ship in 'In the Hand of Dante'


What to watch in Israel this week: Gal Gadot, 'Hooligans' is bold, ‘American Classic’ charms

TV Time: "Hooligans" stars one of Israel’s most popular young actors, while "American Classic" is a sophisticated dramedy with above-average writing and a feel-good series.

 Gal Gadot attends the 82nd Annual Golden Globe Awards at The Beverly Hilton on January 05, 2025 in Beverly Hills, California.

Gal Gadot shares extravagant Caribbean vacation on Instagram

Israeli star soaks up some Caribbean sun with friends amid what is set to be a big year of film releases and vitriol and pressure for her public support of Israel.

 Gal Gadot attends the 82nd Annual Golden Globe Awards at The Beverly Hilton on January 05, 2025 in Beverly Hills, California.

Strengthening human infrastructure

Genesis Prize Foundation Chairman Stan Polovets reflects on matching gift initiative in honor of 2026 laureate Gal Gadot

Former hostage Liri Albag hugs actress Gal Gadot on July 22, 2025.

My Word: When pride meets prejudice - opinion

What began as a language dispute turns into a broader question of national pride, belonging, and resilience.

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Gal Gadot directs Genesis Prize toward Israel’s post-October 7 recovery

The matching-gifts program, launched with the Jewish Funders Network, supports NGOs helping Israelis cope with trauma, loss, and displacement after the October 7 massacre and ongoing conflicts.

Gal Gadot attends the 82nd Golden Globe Awards in Beverly Hills, California. January 5, 2025.

Why Deni Avdija’s All-Star moment feels bigger than basketball in Israel - analysis

“I’m an athlete. I don’t really get into politics, because it’s not my job. I obviously stand for my country, because that’s where I’m from,” he said in an interview last month in The New York Times.

Deni Avdija #8 of the Portland Trail Blazers looks on against the Washington Wizards during the first half at Capital One Arena on January 27, 2026 in Washington, DC.

Western media’s silence on Iran reveals troubling pattern of ignoring democracy - opinion

Western news coverage often promotes Iran’s regime, ignoring citizens fighting for democracy and freedom.

A supporter of the Iranian people bears the colors of their flag on her face at a rally for the nationwide protests against the Islamic Republic of Iran, in Madrid, Spain, last week.

Gal Gadot to star in an adaptation of Janet Evanovich’s 'The Recovery Agent' series

Gadot and her husband, Jaron Varsano, will be among the producers of the film through their Pilot Wave production company.

Gal Gadot attends the 2025 Breakthrough Prize Ceremony at Barker Hangar on April 05, 2025 in Santa Monica, California.

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

The rise of the hostage influencer and the price of public trauma - comment

Editor's Notes: The story of Israel’s new celebrities is, in the end, the story of a society that refuses to look away from its trauma, yet also cannot bear to stare at it directly for too long.

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.