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Israel Gaza Crisis: Israeli 'Wonder Woman' Gal Gadot Stirs Up Controversy With Facebook Post Supporting Israeli Soldiers

Israeli Wonder Woman Causes Storm Supporting Israeli Soldiers
Caroline Frost
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The big screen's latest Wonder Woman is Israeli star Gal Gadot which, at the moment, means one thing - possible controversy.

The model and actress has done nothing to avoid making political headlines as the most recent Israel-Gaza conflict continues into its fourth week, and the death toll rises well past 1,000 for Palestinians.

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Gal Gadot as Wonder Woman as unveiled at Comic Con by director Zack Snyder

First of all, in pretty raw timing, her 'Batman V. Superman: Dawn of Justice' director Zack Snyder unveiled his brand new Wonder Woman with a picture at Comic Con - showing her brandishing a sword, and standing triumphant above a volcano.

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Gal Gadot's Facebook post has caused strong reaction from both sides of the Israel-Gaza divide

Then she posted a picture on her own Facebook page of herself, praying with her daughter Alma. While many Israeli stars have come forward to plead for an end to the bloodshed, it was Gal's caption that caught attention...

“I am sending my love and prayers to my fellow Israeli citizens. Especially to all the boys and girls who are risking their lives protecting my country against the horrific acts conducted by Hamas, who are hiding like cowards behind women and children...We shall overcome!!! Shabbat Shalom! #weareright #freegazafromhamas #stopterror #coexistance #loveidf”

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FILE- In this Aug. 28, 2013 file photo, actress Gal Gadot arrives at the world premiere of "Riddick" at the Mann Village Westwood Theater in Los Angeles. Gadot has been cast as Wonder Woman in Warner Bros. superhero team-up film with Batman and Superman. Warner Bros. made the casting announcement Wednesday, Dec. 4, 2013. (Photo by Paul A. Hebert/Invision/AP, File) (credit:AP)
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PEBBLE BEACH, CA - AUGUST 16: Actress Gal Gadot with the 2014 Jaguar F-TYPE at the Jaguar and Playboy Magazine exclusive VIP reception to celebrate Jaguar's high-performance models during Pebble Beach weekend on August 16, 2013 in Monterey, California. (Photo by Neilson Barnard/Getty Images for Jaguar) (credit:Getty Images)
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PEBBLE BEACH, CA - AUGUST 16: Actress Gal Gadot attends the Jaguar and Playboy Magazine exclusive VIP reception to celebrate Jaguar's high-performance models during Pebble Beach weekend on August 16, 2013 in Monterey, California. (Photo by Neilson Barnard/Getty Images for Jaguar) (credit:Getty Images)
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Gal Gadot arrives at the LA Premiere of the "Fast & Furious 6" at the Gibson Amphitheatre on Tuesday, May 21, 2013 in Universal City, Calif. (Photo by Jordan Strauss/Invision/AP) (credit:AP)
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Gal Gadot arrives at the LA Premiere of the "Fast & Furious 6" at the Gibson Amphitheatre on Tuesday, May 21, 2013 in Universal City, Calif. (Photo by Jordan Strauss/Invision/AP) (credit:AP)
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UNIVERSAL CITY, CA - MAY 21: Actress Gal Gadot arrives at the Premiere Of Universal Pictures' 'Fast & Furious 6' on May 21, 2013 in Universal City, California. (Photo by Frazer Harrison/Getty Images) (credit:Getty Images)
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UNIVERSAL CITY, CA - MAY 21: (L-R) Actor/rapper Chris 'Ludacris' Bridges, actress Gal Gadot and actor/producer Vin Diesel pose at the after party for the premiere of Universal Pictures' 'Fast & Furious 6' at the Gibson Amphitheatre on May 21, 2013 in Universal City, California. (Photo by Kevin Winter/Getty Images) (credit:Getty Images)
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Israeli actress Gal Gadot arrives at the world premiere of 'Fast and Furious 6' at the Empire cinema in Leicester Square in central London on May 7, 2013. Starring Dwayne 'The Rock' Johnson, Vin Diesel and Paul Walker, the film is the latest film in the successful automotive action franchise. AFP PHOTO/Leon Neal (Photo credit should read LEON NEAL/AFP/Getty Images) (credit:Getty Images)
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LONDON, ENGLAND - MAY 07: Actress Gal Gadot attends the World Premiere of 'Fast & Furious 6' at Empire Leicester Square on May 7, 2013 in London, England. (Photo by Tim P. Whitby/Getty Images) (credit:Getty Images)
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NEW YORK - SEPTEMBER 12: Actress Gal Gadot walks the red carpet during the CW Network celebration of its new series 'The Beautiful Life: TBL' at the Simyone Lounge on September 12, 2009 in New York City. (Photo by Amy Sussman/Getty Images) (credit:Getty Images)
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UNIVERSAL CITY, CA - MARCH 12: Actress Gal Gadot arrives at the premiere Universal's 'Fast & Furious' held at Universal CityWalk Theaters on March 12, 2009 in Universal City, California. (Photo by Jason Merritt/Getty Images) (credit:Getty Images)
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UNIVERSAL CITY, CA - MARCH 12: Actress Gal Gadot arrives at the premiere Universal's 'Fast & Furious' held at Universal CityWalk Theaters on March 12, 2009 in Universal City, California. (Photo by Jason Merritt/Getty Images) (credit:Getty Images)
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QUITO, ECUADOR: Miss Israel Gal Gadot smiles during the Miss Universe final show in Quito, Ecuador, 01 June 2004. AFP PHOTO/MARTIN BERNETTI (Photo credit should read MARTIN BERNETTI/AFP/Getty Images) (credit:Getty Images)
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QUITO, ECUADOR: Miss Israel Gal Gadot waves at photographers as she walks in the hotel hall in Quito, Ecuador, 24 May 2004, where the Miss Universe 2004 contest will be held next 01 June. AFP PHOTO/MARTIN BERNETTI (Photo credit should read MARTIN BERNETTI/AFP/Getty Images) (credit:Getty Images)
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QUITO, ECUADOR: Miss Israel Gal Gadot smiles as she holds some bananas, 20 May 2004, in Quito. The Miss Universe 2004 contest will be held next 01 June in Ecuador. AFP PHOTO/Martin BERNETTI (Photo credit should read MARTIN BERNETTI/AFP/Getty Images) (credit:Getty Images)
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QUITO, ECUADOR: Miss Israel Gal Gadot waves to photographers 13 May 2004 in Quito. The Miss Universe 2004 contest will take place 01 June 2004. AFP PHOTO/Martin BERNETTI (Photo credit should read MARTIN BERNETTI/AFP/Getty Images) (credit:Getty Images)

The post has already garnered almost 200,000 'likes' but also more than 15,000 comments, both in support of her position, and vehemently opposing it.

One commenter replied, “Zionist israeli army is the biggest terrorist organisation! Palestinians are facing ethnic cleansing ever since the zionist israelis started snatching land! What would you do if your land home and everything you had is being taken away constantly?”

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Javier Bardem and Penelope Cruz have added their names to those opposing Israel's actions

Meanwhile, on the other side of the world, Oscar-winning couple Javier Bardem and Penelope Cruz have added their names to a Spanish-led petition, denouncing Israel's incursion into Gaza, and demanding an end to the "genocide".

The letter also said: "Gaza is living through horror these days, besieged and attacked by land, sea and air. Palestinians' homes are being destroyed, they are being denied water, electricity [and] free movement to their hospitals, schools and fields while the international community does nothing."

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