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Artists Defend Freedom of Expression After Ultra-Orthodox Cartoon Exhibit Vandalized in Tel Aviv A Tel Aviv cartoon exhibition on ultra-Orthodox draft evasion was vandalized by a young man wearing a kippah, who damaged artworks and fled. The Animix Festival restored the exhibit and opened it as planned, with artists and organizers condemning the attack and affirming their commitment to freedom of expression.
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What happened 01 A young man wearing a kippah vandalized a cartoon exhibit on ultra-Orthodox draft evasion in Tel Aviv. 02 The Animix Festival restored the exhibit and opened it on schedule despite the damage. 03 Festival artistic director stressed the importance of fighting for freedom of expression through art. 04 Several cartoonists responded with new artworks defending artistic freedom. 05 The vandal remains at large while police continue investigating the case. 06 The Israeli Cartoonists and Comics Association condemned the attack and called for public support. Police are investigating the incident.
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