Uproar in the US: Satire show mocks Israeli elections

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The American satire show Saturday Night Live addressed Israel's elections during its broadcast on Halloween night. According to N12, comedian Michael Cha delivered a joke hinting at accusations of genocide directed at Israel. According to Channel 14, Cha compared the political sides to the "genocide side."

The joke sparked sharp reactions online. According to Channel 14, some users also attacked the show's management and asked when satire became mockery at Israel's expense. According to Arutz Sheva, the organization StandWithUs attacked Cha over the joke.