Alec Baldwin Strikes Protestor's Phone Amid 'Free Palestine' Confrontation

In a recent incident captured on video, Alec Baldwin was involved in a confrontation with an anti-Israel protester at a coffee shop in New York City. The protester, who is known to host an anti-fascist podcast, repeatedly demanded Baldwin say "Free Palestine" and made references to Israel's conflict with Hamas. The situation escalated when the protester also brought up the Rust film set shooting, in which Baldwin is facing involuntary manslaughter charges following the death of cinematographer Halyna Hutchins.

Baldwin, who has pleaded not guilty to the charges and is awaiting trial in July, initially ignored the protester's demands and advised a coffee shop employee to call the police, stating he was being harassed. As the encounter continued, Baldwin eventually hit the phone out of the protester's hand, ending the recording. The video has since circulated on social media, sparking discussions and reactions from users, with some defending Baldwin's response to the provocations.

This is not the first time Baldwin has been approached by protesters; a similar situation occurred at a pro-Palestine rally in December 2021. The actor's defense team is currently seeking to have the indictment for the Rust shooting dismissed, arguing that prosecutors have unfairly prejudiced the case against him. The incident and the upcoming trial continue to be points of public and media attention.