Actor and activist, Mandy Patinkin, visited the island of Lesvos, Greece and witnessed first-hand the situation in Greece, where many thousands of refugees have been arriving.

Homeland star said we need to give refugees a “welcome and let them into our home” after helping dozens of people come ashore on the Greek island of Lesbos.

In the video posted on the International Rescue Committee’s Facebook page he is seen standing on a beach as an inflatable boat arrives.

“I just don’t get it, how people let this happen to people,” he tells the camera.

“Then I don’t get how when wonderful people like the people in Greece are bringing these people here and helping them.

“How people in different countries all over the world can be frightened of people who’ve suffered so much, who are so in need.”

“Who are just desperately asking to have freedom, justice and dignity.”

Patinkin becomes more emotional as he says: “Just give them a welcome and let them into your home.

“After risking their lives in these conditions, give them a good shot. Help them, God Almighty, help them.”