Right-Wing Comedian Meni Assayag Cancels Ariel Show Due to Poor Ticket Sales
Right-wing comedian and screenwriter Meni Assayag announced the cancellation of his scheduled performance in Ariel, originally set for August 11, 2026. He openly cited disappointing early ticket sales that failed to cover the event's costs as the reason for the cancellation. Assayag emphasized honesty with his audience, stating, "I could tell stories and make excuses, but we are people of truth."
Despite the setback, Assayag expressed resilience and determination to continue with his upcoming shows, specifically mentioning a performance planned for August 19, 2026, in Tirat Carmel. He thanked those who purchased tickets and helped promote the event, including right-wing social media groups. He also extended special thanks to Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir, Yoav Eliasi (known as "HaTzlal"), and Osnat Zohar for their support.
Concluding his message on an optimistic note, Assayag reflected on the situation as a divine test and mentioned using the freed-up time to study Torah from his new sacred books, ending with the phrase "Am Yisrael Chai" (The people of Israel live).
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