Joshua Malina receives antisemitic abuse for Mel Gibson contempt

The Jewish star of the Scandal TV series was on the receiving end of antisemitic abuse this week after tweeting “f*** Mel Gibson” during the Oscars.

Joshua Malina, who also starred in political drama The West Wing, tweeted the words in response to Hacksaw Ridge, which was directed by Gibson, winning two Oscars for film editing and sound mixing.

In turn, he received comments calling him a “Jew rat” and a “Kike”, and that “we’ll leave the oven on for you”.

In July 2006, Mel Gibson was arrested for driving under the influence. The arresting officer was Jewish, and Gibson launched into a tirade, saying: "F***ing Jews... the Jews are responsible for all the wars in the world”.