The storm caused by the anti-Israeli tweet of the Hollywood star

An anti-Israeli quote attributed to actor Viggo Mortensen, star of 'The Lord of the Rings', is spreading on social media and causing a storm. The quote calls for speaking out loudly against the actions of Israelis in Palestine, but a check reveals that no official source or interview has been found where the statement was made in this exact wording. Mortensen is known for his left-wing political views and his sharp criticism of Israel.

An anti-Israeli quote attributed to actor Viggo Mortensen, star of the 'Lord of the Rings' trilogy, is spreading on social media and causing a storm. The posts show a picture of Mortensen alongside the quote: 'We must speak out loudly against what the Israelis are doing in Palestine.' However, an in-depth check reveals that no official source or recorded interview has been found where these exact words were spoken as attributed. Despite the difficulty in verifying the specific quote, Mortensen's positions on the Israeli-Palestinian conflict have been known for years. He has signed letters of support for the BDS movement and joined a petition by the organization Artists for Palestine UK calling for a boycott of Israeli cultural institutions. The spread of the quote brings back to the forefront the ongoing debate in Hollywood surrounding statements by major stars on explosive geopolitical issues.