Comedian Dave Chappelle Criticizes Israel’s Bombing of Gaza During Boston Comedy Show
Renowned comedian Dave Chappelle allegedly criticized Israel’s bombing of Gaza during one of his recent stops on the Boston leg of his comedy tour. According to witnesses in attendance, Chappelle initially condemned the October 7 terrorist attack on Israel by the Palestinian group Hamas. However, he then proceeded to criticize Israel’s actions and accused the United States of aiding in the killing of innocent people.
Chappelle’s comments regarding the Israel-Hamas conflict arose after he expressed his belief that students should not lose their job offers for expressing support for Palestinians. Some members of the audience responded by telling him to “shut up,” prompting a reaction from the comedian.
Witnesses claim that Chappelle went on to condemn the Israeli government for cutting off essential items, including water, to Gaza, and accused them of killing innocent civilians. Following his comments, some audience members cheered and shouted “Free Palestine,” while others questioned his stance by asking about the actions of Hamas.
Towards the end of his show, Chappelle reportedly stated that “two wrongs don’t make a right,” referring to both Israeli policies and Hamas attacks.
A spokesperson for Dave Chappelle denied his presence at the Boston show, as reported by The Wall Street Journal. However, the TD Garden website shows that Chappelle had two scheduled shows for his tour, contradicting the spokesperson’s statement. The Hollywood Reporter has also reached out to representatives for Chappelle and TD Garden for further clarification.
Chappelle’s alleged criticism of Israel’s bombing of Gaza has sparked debate among attendees and fans alike, highlighting the ongoing complexities of the Israel-Hamas conflict.