Gal Gadot extends support to Israel in war against Hamas; says she is ‘completely heartbroken’

Gal Gadot is among the 700 people from the entertainment industry to have signed an open letter in support of Israel in its war with Hamas.

The Creative Community for Peace, a non-profit entertainment industry organization, said the letter was the first of its kind and ‘a call from the entertainment industry unequivocally voicing support for Israel and condemning Hamas’ terrorism.’

‘This is terrorism. This is evil. There is no justification or rationalization for Hamas’ actions. These are barbaric acts of terrorism that must be called out by everyone,’ the letter said.

In a statement, Gadot, the Israeli actor who shot to fame playing ‘Wonder Woman’, said she hoped the world remains steadfast in its support of the Israeli people.

‘My heart is aching for the lives lost and families shattered. I’m praying for everyone who has been affected by Hamas’ terrorism and brutality,’ she said.

Other notable names that signed the letter included actors Liev Schreiber, Chris Pine, Amy Schumer, Jamie Lee Curtis, writer and producer Ryan Murphy and director Antoine Fuqua.

Gal Gadot also took to Instagram Stories to extend her support to Israel. She wrote that she is traumatized by the unimaginable cruel acts of Hamas in Israel and her heart aches as she hears more and more about kidnapped and missing people.

Hamas began its attack on Israeli towns on October 7.

According to Israel’s public broadcaster Kan, the death toll in the country has risen to more than 1,300. Most were civilians gunned down in their homes, on the streets or at a dance party. Scores of other people are being held captive in the Gaza Strip.

An Israeli bombing campaign in Gaza has killed more than 1,400 Palestinians, Gaza authorities said.

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