Susan Sarandon Apologizes For Comments At Pro-Palestinian Rally  – Deadline

Outspoken actress Susan Sarandon has shared a prolonged apology for her latest controversial feedback in response to the Israel—Hamas battle at a pro-Palestinian rally final month. 

The Academy Award-winning actress, who shared the apology on her Instagram account, started the assertion: “Recently, I attended a rally alongside a diverse group of activists seeking to highlight the urgent humanitarian crisis in Gaza and call for a ceasefire. I had not planned to speak but was invited to take the stage and say a few words.”

The assertion continued: “Intending to communicate my concern for an increase in hate crimes, I said that Jewish Americans, as the targets of rising antisemitic hate, ‘are getting a taste of what it is like to be Muslim in this country, so often subjected to violence,’” Sarandon continued. “This phrasing was a terrible mistake, as it implies that until recently Jews have been strangers to persecution, when the opposite is true. As we all know, from centuries of oppression and genocide in Europe to the Tree of Life shooting in Pittsburgh, PA, Jews have long been familiar with discrimination and religious violence which continues to this day. I deeply regret diminishing this reality and hurting people with this comment. It was my intent to show solidarity to the struggle against bigotry of all kinds, and I am sorry I failed to do so.”

Sarandon concluded her remarks by saying she’s going to proceed her dedication to  “peace, truth, justice, and compassion for all people.” 

“I hope that we can meet with love and willingness to engage in dialogue, especially with those with whom we disagree,” the assertion ended.