Helen Mirren says she was attacked “by mistake” after she was reportedly confronted in the street and called a derogatory anti-Israel slur. According to the accounts, the incident involved someone branding her an “evil Zionist” using abusive language. Mirren, who is described by one outlet as a longtime supporter of Israel, says her feelings about the country are complicated. She adds that she “always thought it was a country that would never do wrong.” The reports present Mirren’s perspective on what led to the confrontation, but they do not provide details about the attacker, the circumstances of the assault, or any official findings. Taken together, the sources agree that Mirren is speaking publicly about the incident, that she believes she was targeted in error, and that she was subjected to anti-Israel rhetoric and abusive terms. The coverage focuses on her statements rather than independently verified facts about the attack itself.