‘Fauda’ Creator Calls Mark Ruffalo a ‘Rare Combination’ of ‘Stupid’ and ‘Ignorant’ After His Viral Statement on Paramount: ‘Do You Understand What It Means, “Genocide”?’
Variety • 9/4/2026
Summary
Avi Issacharoff, the creator of "Fauda," has criticized Mark Ruffalo for his interpretation of the Israel-Hamas conflict, particularly regarding his use of the term "genocide" in reference to Gaza. Issacharoff described Ruffalo as a "rare combination" of "stupid" and "ignorant" in response to his statements.
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