Mark Ruffalo apologizes for posts suggesting 'Israel is committing genocide' INSIDER 2 hrs ago Mark Ruffalo apologized for tweets that suggested Israel has committed genocide. The actor posted the apology on Twitter late Monday. He said it was "the time to avoid hyperbole." Mark Ruffalo issued an apology on Monday for posts he made during the recent period of violence between Israel and Palestinian groups that suggested Israel had committed genocide. In a tweet sent late on Monday, Ruffalo wrote: "I have reflected & wanted to apologize for posts during the recent Israel/Hamas fighting that suggested Israel is committing 'genocide.' It's not accurate, it's inflammatory, disrespectful & is being used to justify antisemitism here & abroad. Now is the time to avoid hyperbole."