John Cusack on Israel and Zionism

A sourced history of statements and actions associated with this topic.

Disputes concerning Israel, Zionism, and their relationship to Jewish identity and political advocacy.

Scope: Distinguishes criticism of Israeli policy, opposition to Zionism, and claims about Jewish people while documenting where participants dispute those boundaries.

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1 event on this page · Inclusive range: August 22, 2026–August 22, 2026

1 matching event · Inclusive range: August 22, 2026–August 22, 2026

1 total published event · Inclusive range: August 22, 2026–August 22, 2026

August 22, 2026Defended or excused
Addressed record
Ruffalo criticized identified executives, a military technology relationship, and a corporate transaction rather than Jewish people as a group.
“Solidarity — well said.”
Speaker capacity
Actor and political activist
Editorial rationale
The statement plainly supports Ruffalo but does not develop a separate argument.
Mark Ruffalo accused of antisemitism after Paramount merger remarks (opens in a new tab)
Reporting reproducing John Cusack's public expression of solidarity with Ruffalo.

View context Did Mark Ruffalo’s Paramount–Warner criticism invoke antisemitic tropes?