Mattel CEO on Israel-Hamas War: As an Israeli, It’s Personal to Me; I Pray for the Release of Hostages in Gaza

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KREIZ: “I guess, Liz, as an Israeli, it is very personal to me. And I know too many people who lost loved ones and pray for the release of hostages held in Gaza. On behalf of the company, we condemn terrorism and stand against hate and violence in all forms. We express our hope for the safety of Israeli and Palestinian children and families caught in the Israeli-Hamas war. And since the Hamas attacks of October 7th, the Mattel Children’s Foundation has been focused on humanitarian work, including cash and toy donations to shelters and hospitals to support children who are suffering, and we really wish for the swift resolution of this war and more peaceful times in the future.”