Overview

• Ben Platt shared excerpts from Hannah Einbinder’s Human Rights Campaign speech condemning Israeli actions in Gaza, emphasizing his alignment with her pro-Palestine stance.
• Platt, identifying as a queer Jew, expressed feeling alienated by dogmatic views within his community, distancing his identity from the state of Israel’s policies.
• Social media users have widely praised Platt’s public support for Palestinian rights, with screenshots of his posts circulating online.
• The controversy highlights tensions within Platt’s family, as his father, Marc Platt, reportedly confronted actress Rachel Zegler over her pro-Palestine post earlier this year.
• The debate underscores broader ideological divisions in Hollywood, as public figures navigate the intersection of personal identity, activism, and professional dynamics.