Gal Gadot

"But we can't hold our breaths and pray or beg for support from people, groups, community that don't want to be there for us," she said. "We need to be there for ourselves."

This year's broadcast had fewer symbols about the Israel-Hamas conflict than last year, but some acceptance speeches mentioned the hostages in Gaza and antisemitism.

The announcement of Gadot’s participation comes following her appearance at the Golden Globes in January, where she also presented an award.

While many celebrities celebrated the release of Romi Gonen, Doron Steinbrecher and Emily Damari, Israel's critics were silent on the women's plight and newly returned freedom.

The Golden Globes released a statement saying that Gadot and all other presenters were allowed to wear any political or social symbols they chose.

"Yesterday, we received a sign of life from Liri - a sign that sharpened the pain that Liri, along with 99 other hostages, has been held captive in Hamas tunnels for over 450 days," Gadot wrote.

“Anything that has delicious food and brings people together, I love” Gadot said, regarding growing up in Israel and celebrating the holiday. 

Gadot said that after suffering debilitating headaches for weeks, she underwent an MRI and was rushed to the hospital for emergency surgery.

Palestinian Campaign for the Academic & Cultural Boycott of Israel condemned Marvel and Disney for casting Israeli actresses in two upcoming movies.

Gadot will play a lawyer whose son has been kidnapped. Her character must run all over London, carrying out demands from a mysterious caller who has taken her child.