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Actor Mark Ruffalo apologizes for tweet about Israeli-Palestinian conflict

Mark Ruffalo Apologizes for Suggesting Israel Is Committing ‘Genocide’.Ruffalo issued the apology via Twitter on May 24.The 53-year-old actor didn't specify which previous posts he was apologizing for, .but on May 11 he compared the conflict in Israel to the era of apartheid in South Africa.Other celebrities who have voiced their support for Palestinians amid the violence in the Middle East include Gigi and Bella Hadid, .who are both of Palestinian ancestry.This is not about religion. This is not about spewing hate on one or the other, Bella Hadid, via Instagram.This is about Israeli colonization, ethnic cleansing, military occupation and apartheid over the Palestinian people that has been going on for YEARS!, Bella Hadid, via Instagram
By Avery Newmark – The Atlanta Journal-Constitution
May 25, 2021

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’.”

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.

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

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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