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Comedian's Joke Sparks Threat of Lawsuit from Druze Community
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By הילה רוזן
First reported by Walla · 3 hours ago
What happened
Israeli comedian Shahar Hason's unfunny joke has drawn the ire of the Druze community, who are now threatening legal action. The incident points to the sensitive nature of humor regarding minority groups.
- 01Comedian Shahar Hason's joke offended the Druze community.
- 02The Druze community is threatening to sue Hason.
- 03The joke was described as unfunny and offensive.
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