Gal Gadot appears on Israeli satire show amid tense election night
The Hollywood actor joined the cast of Eretz Nehederet on Channel 12 as exit polls left the government formation uncertain.
By Ayanda Novak ·
Gal Gadot appeared on the satirical program Eretz Nehederet on Tuesday night. The special aired on Channel 12 during the live coverage of Israel's general election. Gadot joined the regular cast for a two-part broadcast that split around the closing of polls.
The first segment aired before votes were tallied. Gadot participated in a sketch featuring Yuval Semo, who plays the cab driver Asher. Gadot, who has lived abroad for nearly 12 years, took a ride in the fictional taxi. She confirmed her return to Israel to vote after posting on Instagram earlier that day. The character asked if she returned for the election or to perform on a singing show. Gadot replied that she came to vote.
Gadot whispered her party preference to Semo, and the audio was muted when he attempted to announce it. She cited the phrase, "If not now, when?" She also discussed the challenges of being an Israeli and Jewish in Hollywood. Gadot stated that it is difficult for Israelis abroad to navigate rising antisemitism. She mentioned wearing a mask when going out and trying to provide context to Americans about the situation in Israel.
The actor said she plans to return to Israel with her husband and four daughters. Three of the children were born in the United States. The family is currently building a house in Israel. The sketch concluded with Gadot driving the cab, referencing her role in the Fast and Furious films, and transforming the vehicle into a flying car.
The second half of the special addressed the inconclusive exit polls. Neither major side secured a clear victory. Writers crafted segments mocking the political aftermath. Gadi Eisenkot, head of the Yashar party, and Naftali Bennett, head of the B'Yachad Party, appeared as game show contestants. They attempted to reverse their campaign promises regarding coalition partners. The sketch also featured Avigdor Liberman of Yisrael Beytenu.
Ofer Winter and Yoseph Haddad of the People of Israel Party appeared upset that their party failed to meet the threshold for Knesset representation. Haddad joked that he appeared to be the only Arab not elected, referencing the strong performance of Arab parties. The program ended with host Eyal Kitzis handing the broadcast to news anchor Yonit Levi, skipping his usual closing line about Israel being a wonderful country.
Source: The Jerusalem Post
