American actor and outspoken Palestinian rights advocate Mark Ruffalo has sharply denounced Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, exposing the brutal reality of Israel's ongoing assault on Gaza and rejecting any attempt to evade justice through political maneuvering.

“You are a murderous maniac Benjamin Netanyahu,” Ruffalo declared on X on Sunday, delivering a message that resonates with millions worldwide who have witnessed the horrifying toll of Israel’s military campaign.

Ruffalo emphasized that the recent removal of International Criminal Court (ICC) chief prosecutor Karim Khan—following lobbying efforts tied to unproven sexual misconduct allegations, which Khan denies—changes nothing about the documented war crimes committed in Gaza. “Lobbying to remove Karim Khan does not mean the war crimes disappear or your guilt is assuaged,” he wrote. The actor stressed that Netanyahu “will not lobby history” and “will not outrun justice,” underscoring that the Israeli leader’s legacy will forever be stained by the mass killing and destruction inflicted on the Palestinian people.

The ICC warrants issued by Khan in 2024 for Netanyahu and former Defense Minister Yoav Gallant on charges of war crimes and crimes against humanity remain a landmark recognition of the systematic atrocities carried out during Israel’s offensive. Since October 2023, this brutal campaign has killed over 73,000 Palestinians in Gaza, the vast majority civilians including thousands of children, while reducing the enclave to rubble through relentless bombing, forced displacement, and a blockade that has triggered widespread famine and humanitarian catastrophe.

Ruffalo, a consistent and courageous voice for Palestinian rights in Hollywood, has repeatedly described Israel’s actions as genocide and ethnic cleansing—assessments echoed by numerous United Nations agencies and leading human rights organizations. His latest statement comes as Netanyahu openly welcomed Khan’s dismissal, a move widely viewed as an effort to undermine international accountability for the suffering of Palestinians.

As Israel continues its assault, the Palestinian people endure unimaginable loss: entire families wiped out, hospitals and schools destroyed, and a historic land systematically devastated. Voices like Mark Ruffalo’s serve as a vital counter to efforts to whitewash these crimes, reminding the world that no amount of political pressure or prosecutorial sabotage can erase the evidence of mass atrocities or silence the demand for justice.

The struggle for Palestinian liberation and an end to the occupation remains urgent. History will record not only Netanyahu’s actions but also those who stood in solidarity with the oppressed. (ILKHA)