Debra Messing calls anti-Israel activists’ silence on Iran hypocritical
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Actress Debra Messing said anti-Israel activists’ silence on Iran was “the boldest example of hypocrisy.”
“The silence of the pro-Palestinian people on this issue is the bravest example of hypocrisy.” Messing said Tuesday on the “Being Jewish with Jonah Platt” podcast.
Messing made the remarks while discussing Hamas’ advocacy following the October 7 terrorist attacks on Israel and his decision to speak publicly about Israel and broader Middle East issues.
He framed his comments around what he saw as a lack of consistency, especially from anti-Israel activists who have been vocal against the country.
President Donald Trump, left, and Secretary of War Pete Hegseth during a Cabinet meeting at the White House in Washington, D.C., on Thursday, March 26, 2026. (Will Oliver/EPA/Bloomberg)
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Explaining his decision to focus on geopolitical issues publicly, Messing said, “I need to voice my choice out loud.”
He expressed concern about what he described as a lack of interest from activists, pointing specifically to Iran.
“What’s going on in Iran?” Messing asked. “It’s really exciting to see because we all knew it was a fraud.”
Several high-profile Democrats feature prominently on the social media account of a U.S.-based imam who has been criticized by U.S. lawmakers for his ties to Iran and his efforts to promote the regime’s messages in the United States. (Getty Images)
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“And now they have proven it with their silence,” he said.
His remarks came as part of a broader reflection on how his advocacy has changed since Oct. 7, which he described as a turning point.
“There is absolutely no other option. We have to go out there and defend Israel and the Israeli people,” Messing said.
Anti-Israel activists climb a fence during demonstrations at The City College Of New York (CUNY) as NYPD storms protest camps at both Columbia University and CCNY on April 30, 2024 in New York City. (Spencer Platt/Getty Images)
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He said he initially approached social media as a space for education and reform.
“I wanted to give information about Israel, about our history… about Hamas, about the Revolutionary Guard,” he said. “It quickly became clear that this was impossible.”
Messing also described the personal toll of the backlash he received online.
“From the moment I started defending Israel and being a proud Jew… the comments I received were so unbalanced, hurtful and hurtful,” Messing said.
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“My first instinct is always to defend myself and clarify my position,” he said.
The actor also touched on his upbringing, recalling that in his childhood he often felt insecure expressing his Jewish identity and hid it at school.
“I learned not to talk about being Jewish,” he said.
“I’ve never felt safe in my life until now.”
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