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

Venice Film Festival urged to disinvite Gal Gadot

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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.

WATCH: Former hostages meet Wonder Woman actress Gal Gadot

Gal Gadot met with former hostages Doron Steinbrecher, Liri Albag, Naama Levy, Moran Stella Yanai, and Ilana Gritzewsky.

Former hostages meet with Israeli actress Gal Gadot on July 22, 2025.

Gal Gadot voices hope for the hostages, end of the war at Jerusalem Film Festival opening

Lawrence Bender, the producer of such Oscar-winning movies as Pulp Fiction and Good Will Hunting, also received an award honoring his contributions to cinema.

 Gal Gadot and Jerusalem Mayor Moshe Lion open the 2025 Jerusalem Film Festival.

Gal Gadot visits sites of the October 7 massacre to honor the victims

Gal Gadot receives the International Leadership award from ADL CEO Jonathan Greenblatt at ADL Never Is Now at Javits Center on March 04, 2025 in New York City.

Jerusalem Film Festival announces its opening film and Israeli lineup

The festival will take place from July 17-26 at the Jerusalem Cinematheque, and the opening will be held at the Sultan’s Pool amphitheatre.

 Sentimental Journey, which won the Grand Prize at Cannes, will open the Jerusalem Film Festival.

Israel's cultural institutions, theaters bounce back after Iran war

Museums and galleries are welcoming visitors once again after the 12 day Israel-Iran war.

 THE JERUSALEM International Film Festival will proceed on July 17.

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Movers and shakers in Israeli society.

 Producer Lawrence Bender in Los Angeles, 2016.

Gal Gadot, Pulp Fiction producer to be honored at Jerusalem Film Festival

“Choosing Gal Gadot as the guest of honor for the 42nd edition is natural and self-evident,” said the festival organizers.

 A PAST Jerusalem Film Festival.

TV time: ‘Fountain’ fizzles and ‘Fireflies’ buzz

Check out the series, movies and shows hitting Israel's screens this week.

 NATALIE PORTMAN and John Krasinski in ‘Fountains of Youth.’