Gal Gadot receives honorary doctorate from Bar-Ilan University

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Actress Gal Gadot received an honorary doctorate from Bar-Ilan University at a ceremony marking the university's 70th anniversary. According to Ynet, the university cited in its rationale her achievements in Hollywood, her international influence, and her stand alongside Israel.

At the ceremony, Gadot urged Israelis to go out and vote in the elections. According to Kan News, she pleaded with citizens to get to the polling stations and described voting as "the most powerful civil right we have". According to Israel Hayom, she also addressed the future of the country and a personal matter concerning her daughter, but did not reveal whom she supports.