Dave Chappelle’ Gaza Commentary: Some Fans Walk Out, But Laughter Prevails
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When comedian Dave Chappelle opted to join the discussion in on Israel’s ongoing fight with Hamas militants in Gaza, some of his fans were not amused. A handful of people fled the theatre after Chappelle criticised Israel’s involvement in the war at his Thursday night act at Boston’s TD Garden. The dramatic event began, reported to the Wall Street Journal when Chappelle characterised Israel’s retaliation on Hamas as “war crimes” and blamed Israel for murdering innocent civilians. Despite apparently condemning Hamas’ Oct. 7 attack on Israel, Chappelle, 50, criticised Israeli government officials for shutting off water as well as “other essentials” to Gaza.
People reportedly walked out of Dave Chappelle’s show in Boston after he commented on Israel pic.twitter.com/5D8Ex1cSaz
— No Jumper (@nojumper) October 23, 2023
A heckler yelled at Chappelle to “shut up” when he stated that students shouldn’t have to forfeit job opportunities simply because they support Palestine. According to the site, supporters began to leave the stadium when tensions escalated, with some cheering for “Free Palestine,” while others yelled, “What about Hamas?” Interestingly, even though the Thursday event was one of his planned tour stops, a spokesman for Chappelle informed WSJ that he “refutes being in Boston” that night. The comedian’s comments came amid a violent confrontation involving Israelis & Hamas terrorists in Gaza.
Dave Chappelle makes an excellent analogy here: This is the same logic used to justify all Israeli crimes, and the ongoing ethnic cleansing of Palestinians. pic.twitter.com/Ulq42SatN3
— Lucas Gage (@Lucas_Gage_) October 22, 2023Advertisement
Dave Chappelle Fans Walks Out Of His Recent Show After The Comedian Criticises Israel’s ‘War Atrocities’ In Gaza
During an onstage performance in Boston on Thursday, comedian Dave Chappelle blasted the United States for supporting Israel’s “war crimes” against Palestinians, forcing a few audience members to step out, based on a report. According to The Wall Street Journal, the controversial comedian made the statements during a gig at the TD Garden on Thursday. Chappelle criticised Hamas’ October 7 attack on Israel, which killed approximately 1,400 Israelis, but blasted what he thought were Israel’s war crimes in Gaza, prompting some reaction from the audience, according to people in attendance. In accordance with the Journal, the controversy began when an audience member of the crowd begged Chappelle to “shut up” after he stated that individuals should not be fired for supporting Palestinians. Chappelle responded by criticising Israel’s choice to cut off the supply of water, electricity, and food to Gaza. According to the report, he also condemned Israel for slaughtering innocent civilians along with committing war crimes. Nearly 4,300 Palestinians have been killed and murdered in the fighting as Israel’s Defence Forces cont inue to bombard the enclave with over 6,000 bombs.
According to Palestinian authorities, among those killed include women and children. Others in the audience clapped and yelled “Free Palestine!” as others fired back. “What bout Hamas?!” said one witness to the Journal. “While Chappelle was delivering his tirade, the audience cheered him on.” I wasn’t feeling well. “I glanced at my friends as well as wife and said, ‘I believe it is time for us to go,'” one attendee told the Daily Mail on social media. ” As we walked out, we encountered many other Jews who were leaving the show.” I have never felt so threatened and terrified in my life.” The audience left following the rowdy scene. In allusion to the Hamas bombings and Israel’s following military response, Chappelle reportedly quipped near the end of the programme that “two wrongs do not constitute a right.” Despite the fact that the concert was listed among his bookings by ticket sources, a representative for Chappelle told the outlet that the comic “denies being in Boston” that night.
Dave Chappelle spitting truth and shutting down an sudience member.
— KC (@KevChe333) October 22, 2023
Yes! pic.twitter.com/OIxCHbBBkm
dave chappelle getting cancelled once again pic.twitter.com/CNnAWMdglp
— Gordan Ramsme (@drakeshotsaucee) October 23, 2023
Saw him this past Tuesday in MKE. Nothing he said on the subject was controversial s d no one left. If you’re the type to get offended by a comedian, what are you doing a Chappelle’s show anyways?
— CAGEY 🔥🎤📻 (@CageyProlific) October 23, 2023
They don’t walk out when he says the N-Word like 50 times during his show. That’s funny to them.
— Chris| Sports Fanatic (@SportsWinn) October 23, 2023
Dave Chappelle is a true king. Says what he thinks and does not bow to the forces of censorship. Comedy is the last line of defense for freedom of speech, and they're coming for it!
— Growth Mindset (@PsycheUnlocked) October 23, 2023
