The Golden Globes reportedly prevented Hollywood star Gal Gadot from sporting a yellow ribbon pin to point out solidarity with the Israeli hostages in Gaza — however allowed others to put on a pro-Palestinian “crimson hand” pin.
The crimson hand, which additionally appeared at awards ceremonies in 2024, is taken into account extremely offensive by Israelis and Jews — not as a result of it requires a ceasefire, however as a result of its symbolism dates to the lynching of two Israeli reservists in 2000.
Movies with Israeli and Jewish themes did nicely at this yr’s Golden Globes. However mogul Jay Penske, who owns the awards ceremony, is identified to have anti-Israel views.
Based on the web outlet Kveller, the explanation Gadot was not allowed to put on the yellow pin was that she was a presenter on the ceremony: “Gadot, like different presenters, was not allowed to share any political insignia on stage, so she needed to forego sporting a yellow ribbon for the hostages, however it was reported that she prominently wore a yellow diamond ring of their honor.”
However viewers famous that others, akin to Australian actor Man Pearce, have been in a position to put on the “crimson hand” pin prominently.
Some Israelis have been disillusioned with Gadot for not sporting the hostage pin, although she has been outspoken on the problem on social media and at different occasions.
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