Alec Baldwin was accosted by an anti-Israel protester at a New York City coffee shop, leading to a tense confrontation. The incident occurred when the protester aggressively approached Baldwin, demanding he say "Free Palestine" and accusing him of evading justice for a past unrelated incident. Baldwin, visibly disturbed by the confrontation, refused the demands and eventually instructed the protester to leave, calling for police intervention due to harassment. The situation escalated as the protester continued to press Baldwin before he smacked the phone from her hands. Online reactions were mixed, with some supporting Baldwin's response to the harassment.
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