Dave Chappelle‘s recent comedy show in Boston took a serious turn when he expressed his views on the Israel-Palestine conflict, causing some attendees to walk out. According to the Wall Street Journal, Chappelle appeared to side with Palestine during his set, criticizing Israel for its actions.
During the show, where cell phones were confiscated, Chappelle first addressed the issue of job offers being affected by public support for Palestine. This then led him to discuss the ongoing fighting in the Middle East.
While Chappelle condemned the terrorist attack on Israel by Hamas, he accused Israel of a disproportionate response to Palestinians in Gaza. He alleged that Israel was committing war crimes with their bombing campaign and even claimed the U.S. was aiding and abetting the killing of innocent civilians.
Amidst his remarks, Chappelle received pushback from someone in the audience, leading to a heated exchange. Although the exact words exchanged are unclear, the Wall Street Journal reported that Chappelle expressed anger over Israel cutting off essential resources to Gaza while continuing to bombard the area.
Chappelle’s comments sparked division among the audience, with some supporting Palestine and others raising questions about Hamas. Eventually, some people decided to leave the show. Chappelle concluded by stating that two wrongs don’t make a right.
It is worth noting that Dave Chappelle is Muslim, which may have influenced his perspective on the issue. This is not the first time Chappelle has found himself embroiled in controversy. While his team denies his presence at the show, evidence indicates that he was indeed there.
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