Actor and activist Javier Bardem denounced both the treatment of immigrants in the United States and the humanitarian crisis in Gaza, urging governments to act with “decency” and “humanity.”

Appearing alongside The View co-hosts Ana Navarro, Sara Haines, and Whoopi Goldberg, Bardem emphasized the moral imperative to uphold basic human values.

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“We can’t stop talking about immigration. As I’m sure you know, our community is being hunted down,” Navarro said, referencing ICE immigration raids. Bardem nodded in agreement and responded, “Yes.”

“I don’t think it’s just about using your voice, though it is,” Bardem added. “It’s about decency. About being a decent human being and not forgetting your humanity.”

Addressing Navarro’s reference to immigrant communities being “hunted down” in the U.S., Bardem expressed solidarity with those affected, linking their suffering to broader failures in global political leadership.

“What is going on in the world today — there’s a lot of tone-deafness coming from politicians,” Bardem said. “They are not hearing what we have to say.”

The Oscar-winning actor became emotional as he turned to the crisis in Gaza, describing the humanitarian catastrophe that has left millions, particularly children, without access to food, water, or medical care.

“The situation in Gaza has reached a point where I cannot express the pain,” Bardem said. “Children are being murdered and are starving to death. Kids have been amputated without anesthesia. Just yesterday, 25 people were shot while searching for humanitarian aid — in what they’re calling the ‘Hunger Games.’”

Citing international law experts, Amnesty International, and Holocaust survivors, Bardem spoke bluntly.

“If you ask me, I believe it’s a genocide,” he said. “Why? Because of the impunity with which Israel is carrying out these actions and the lack of response from governments. This is being supported economically by the United States and met with silence from Europe. It’s creating a scenario where impunity reigns, and unless we do something, this will only deepen the suffering.”

Despite the gravity of his message, Bardem ended on a note of hope and resolve.

“The most important thing is to not lose our humanity — and to speak out when we must, and against whoever we must,” Bardem said.

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The actor, known for his advocacy on global justice issues, received emotional support from The View’s hosts. Goldberg closed the segment by thanking Bardem and encouraging him to return.

Bardem has been consistently outspoken about Gaza. “What is happening in Gaza is totally unacceptable,” he said in October 2024. “It is terrible; it is dehumanizing.”