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The Office Star Andy Buckley Surprises Pro-Israel Activist

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An activist holding American and Israeli flags at Columbia University on October 7th was surprised when actor Andy Buckley approached him. Buckley, known for his role in "The Office," called the activist "brave" and said he followed him on Instagram. The encounter occurred amidst heightened tensions on U.S. campuses. The activist found the support from the Hollywood star to be a significant boost to his pro-Israel advocacy.

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  • Actor Andy Buckley surprised a pro-Israel activist at Columbia University on October 7th.
  • Buckley, famous for "The Office," called the flag-holding activist "brave."
  • The activist recognized Buckley and stated he followed him on Instagram.
  • The encounter happened at a major U.S. protest site amidst campus tensions.
  • The activist felt the Hollywood star's support boosted his pro-Israel advocacy.

An activist known for holding both the American and Israeli flags at protests in the United States encountered actor Andy Buckley at Columbia University on October 7th. The activist, who has become a recognizable figure at major U.S. protest sites, was standing with the flags when Buckley approached him. Buckley introduced himself, stating he follows the activist on Instagram and wanted to offer words of encouragement. He told the activist, "You are a brave person," and identified himself as an actor who lived in Los Angeles and had been in "The Office," playing the character David Wallace. Buckley is widely known for his role as the vice president and later CEO of Dunder Mifflin in the popular series "The Office." The activist expressed significant excitement about the encounter, noting that public support from a Hollywood star during a period of high tension on American campuses provided a considerable boost to his advocacy efforts for Israel.

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