Helen Mirren, 80, says she was “attacked by mistake” after being confronted in the street with an anti-Israel slur reported by multiple outlets. Mirren describes being branded with derogatory language associated with views about Israel, and says the incident appears to stem from a misunderstanding rather than an intentional targeting. She also indicates she has complicated feelings about Israel, saying she “always thought it was a country that would never do wrong.” The reports characterize Mirren as having long-standing public support for Israel, while emphasizing that her comments reflect a more nuanced personal view following the incident. No additional details about the attacker, the location, or any police involvement are provided in the sources summarized here. Both accounts present Mirren’s central point that she believes the confrontation did not match her intent or identity, and that she is responding publicly to clarify her position and address what she describes as mistaken targeting.