The actor lashed out at pro-Palestinian protesters on US university campuses, claiming that many of the antiwar student activists had been exposed to “brainwashing”, the Associated Press news agency reports.
“When you try to talk to many of them, there is no education. There’s no knowledge,” said Douglas, 79, who is the latest in a string of US celebrities and politicians who have visited Israel and toured the southern area of the country where the October 7 attacks took place.
Douglas also met with Israel’s president, Isaac Herzog, who presented the actor with an Israeli military dog tag necklace and a yellow ribbon pin – a symbol of solidarity with Israeli captives in Gaza.
Hollywood actor Michael Douglas has criticized U.S. student protesters, labeling them as ‘brainwashed’ during his recent visit to Israel. Douglas, known for his strong support of Israel, expressed his frustration with the growing wave of protests on American college campuses against Israeli policies. He emphasized the importance of understanding the complexities of the Israeli-Palestinian conflict and urged students to seek a more balanced perspective. Douglas’s comments reflect the broader debate and division within the United States regarding the Israeli-Palestinian issue, highlighting the tensions between differing viewpoints on the conflict.
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