Gal Gadot casts ballot, calls on Israelis to vote in ‘momentous election’

Times of Israel27 October 2026, 09:14 UTCIsrael

Accepting Bar-Ilan University honorary doctorate, actress speaks of 'opportunity to make a difference' at the ballot box; 'No matter how far I travel, Israel's always my home,' she says

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