From the Liveblog of
Tuesday, November 14, 2017
In LA, Rivlin hails Gal Gadot as Israel’s ‘true and beloved ambassador’
President Reuven Rivlin meets Israeli actress Gal Gadot at the premiere of “Justice League” in Los Angeles, praising the “Wonder Woman” star as a “true and beloved ambassador” of the Jewish state.
Rivlin, who was in Los Angeles to speak at the General Assembly of the Jewish Federations of North America said he attended the premiere at Gadot’s invitation.
“I was so proud and happy to meet her here as a true and beloved ambassador of the State of Israel,” Rivlin tweeted.
So very proud of our very own Wonder Woman @GalGadot ???????? pic.twitter.com/AN8mi3GNah
— Reuven Rivlin (@PresidentRuvi) November 14, 2017
Gadot, who has proudly embraced her Israeli heritage, has become an international celebrity and a source of pride for Israelis since the release of this year’s box office smash “Wonder Woman.”
