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Comedians Exit Portugal Fest Over Gaza Remarks
7 Sep
Summary
- Multiple acts withdrew from Portugal's comedy festival.
- Artists cited comedian's stance on Israel-Gaza conflict.
- Jerry Seinfeld is headlining the festival.
Multiple performers have withdrawn from the inaugural MEO Commedia a La Carte Fest in Lisbon, Portugal. Actress Inês Aires Pereira announced her show's removal, stating that one participant "insistently defends ideas and acts that I consider indefensible" and that "We cannot relativize or normalize a genocide."
The comedy duo Cebola Mol also announced their withdrawal, sharing a Palestinian solidarity symbol. Other acts, including "Tributo Pop," Conjunto Cuca Monga, Pedro Tochas, and Vhils, have also pulled out.
American comedian Jerry Seinfeld is headlining the festival, which is set to take place from October 29 to November 1. Seinfeld has faced criticism for past remarks comparing the Free Palestine movement to the Ku Klux Klan. The entertainment industry has seen increasing engagement with the Israel-Gaza conflict, leading to other high-profile withdrawals and criticisms.
