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Gal Gadot blows shofar on Jimmy Kimmel Live ahead of Rosh Hashanah

Gal Gadot blows shofar on Jimmy Kimmel Live ahead of Rosh Hashanah

Actress Gal Gadot appeared on 'Jimmy Kimmel Live' to celebrate the upcoming Jewish New Year by blowing a shofar. The appearance drew public criticism from the musical guest, the band MUNA, who posted 'Free Palestine' in response to sharing the episode with the Israeli actress.

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During a recent appearance on 'Jimmy Kimmel Live,' Israeli actress Gal Gadot participated in a segment to mark the approach of Rosh Hashanah, the Jewish New Year. As part of the holiday-themed segment, Gadot demonstrated how to blow a shofar, a traditional ram's horn instrument used in religious services. The conversation also touched upon cultural traditions, including the actress's experiences with gefilte fish.

The appearance became a point of contention due to the reaction of the episode's musical guest, the band MUNA. Following the broadcast, the band publicly distanced themselves from the episode by posting 'Free Palestine' on social media. This reaction highlights the ongoing tension surrounding public figures who have expressed support for Israel, particularly in the context of the Israeli-Palestinian conflict. While the Times of Israel focused on the cultural demonstration of the holiday, the band's response underscores how celebrity appearances are increasingly viewed through the lens of political activism. No further statements were provided by the show's producers or Gadot regarding the band's social media post.

📡 Media Analysis

How each outlet framed the story — angles, word choices, and what they chose to push or ignore.

Times of IsraelCenter-RightB

Framed the event as a cultural celebration while highlighting the band's political opposition as a disruption.

"distances itself"

"distances itself""Israeli star"

✓ Only outlet to report: The specific detail that the band posted 'Free Palestine' in direct response to sharing the episode with Gadot.

🔍 What Nobody's Reporting

  • ·Lack of comment or context from Jimmy Kimmel's production team regarding the booking or the subsequent social media fallout.
  • ·No perspective provided from the band MUNA explaining their specific reasoning beyond the slogan.

📰 Sources

0 A-rated source(s) among 1 total. Lowest trust: Times of Israel (B)