Mark Ruffalo apologizes for tweet about Israeli-Palestinian conflict

On social media, Mark Ruffalo has backtracked from his initial post regarding the ongoing Israel-Palestine conflict to a more moderate position.

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The actor tweeted Monday, “I have reflected & wanted to apologize for posts during the recent Israel/Hamas fighting that suggested Israel is committing ‘genocide’.”

I have reflected & wanted to apologize for posts during the recent Israel/Hamas fighting that suggested Israel is committing “genocide”. It’s not accurate, it’s inflammatory, disrespectful & is being used to justify antisemitism here & abroad. Now is the time to avoid hyperbole.
— Mark Ruffalo (@MarkRuffalo) May 25, 2021

One of his initial tweets May 11 suggested Israel’s actions were comparable to apartheid in South Africa and that sanctions could similarly work against Israel.

1500 Palestinians face expulsion in #Jerusalem. 200 protesters have been injured. 9 children have been killed. Sanctions on South Africa helped free its black people - it’s time for sanctions on Israel to free Palestinians. Join the call. #SheikhJarrah https://t.co/f9R6LYljez
— Mark Ruffalo (@MarkRuffalo) May 11, 2021

Many Twitter users are weighing in; some thanking Ruffalo and others questioning why.

How is it hyperbolic Mark? In what way was it innacurate?
— Christopian (@Theonliest1) May 25, 2021

Thank you Mark. If you want to have more in-depth conversation about the conflict (and it is a conflict), happy to chat.
— Ari Ingel (@OGAride) May 25, 2021

A bilateral cease-fire agreement between Israel and the Palestinian militant group Hamas took hold Friday after an 11-day massacre, in which at least 230 Palestinians and 12 Israelis were killed.

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There have been massive pro-Israeli and pro-Palestinian demonstrations across the world.

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