Gad, the Jewish ambassador to restore a tarnished image of Israel

In an interview, Gad Elmaleh said the intensity of the emotional bond that links him to Israel, a land and homeland, the mere mention of which immediately triggers the enthusiastic fervour and admiration of one of the favourite comedians of the French.

• Expressing praise for this country which strengthens in him the irrepressible pride of belonging, this polyglot of Judeo-Moroccan origin is a perfect ambassador for the Jewish state.
  
  While Israel is accused of war crimes by many NGOs, and just when a government of ultras led by B. Netanyahu is formed, the sympathetic influence of the famous and charming comedian is a very clever way to restore an image severely tarnished.
  
  “My friends were very surprised by Israel, because they went beyond the television images and the vision of the media through which they imagined a different Israel, preventing them from understanding and insight into the reality of the country. This is something we all need to do to encourage people to travel to feel and love this country.”
  
  “Myself, I feel much attached to Tel Aviv where I have many Israeli friends, including artists and comedians whose decline and self-derision amaze me. That proves that the Israeli society is a healthy, balanced and alive.”
  
  
  Ennaharonline/ M. O.