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Protests Erupt at Lisbon Comedy Festival Over Jerry Seinfeld's Pro-Israel Stance
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By מיכל דאבי
First reported by Mako · 2 hours ago
What happened
Several artists have withdrawn from Lisbon's MEO Commedia a La Carte Fest in protest of headliner Jerry Seinfeld's pro-Israel stance. The withdrawals come amid Seinfeld's public support for Israel during the Gaza conflict, with some artists citing opposition to "indefensible actions" and the "normalization of genocide."
- 01Artists withdraw from Lisbon festival over Jerry Seinfeld's pro-Israel views.
- 02Seinfeld's support for Israel during Gaza conflict sparks controversy.
- 03Protesting artists cite opposition to "indefensible actions" and "genocide."
- 04Watermelon emoji used as symbol of Palestinian solidarity.
- 05Seinfeld has faced similar protests in the past.
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