Michael Che jokes about genocide in Israel election sketch

Summarised from 2 outlets · Updated 2 Nov, 22:50 · Archive

Michael Che made a joke linking genocide to Israel's election on Saturday Night Live's 'Weekend Update' segment. When discussing record voter turnout in Israel's elections, Che said: 'This week, a record number of people voted in Israel's election, which is great to see regardless of if you're on the right side, or the left side, or the genocide.'

The Campaign Against Antisemitism acknowledged the comment was intended as a joke but challenged its premise. A spokesperson told Fox News Digital that the joke plays on 'what has become a widespread but baseless belief that Israel has committed genocide in Gaza'. The organisation argued that such allegations portray Jews as perpetrators of the same crime committed against them during the Holocaust. NewsBusters managing editor Curtis Houck also criticised the joke, questioning whether viewers understood the meaning of genocide.

The Campaign Against Antisemitism stated that such narratives have 'fueled abuse and violence against Jews worldwide — including terrorism and murder'. The New York Post reported that Che has previously used Israel as a comedic target, recalling a 2021 'Weekend Update' joke about Israel's coronavirus vaccination programme.

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‘Saturday Night Live’ slanders Israel — againTo the Hollywood numbskulls and their disciples, Jews are the enemy. The only villains. And to sick comics like Michael Che, the butts of twisted jokes.New York Post · 2 Nov, 22:36
'SNL' co-host Michael Che turns Israel voter turnout into 'genocide' punchline on 'Weekend Update'Michael Che's Israel "genocide" punchline on "Saturday Night Live" drew sharp rubukes from criticis, including from Campaign Against Antisemitism and NewsBusters.Fox News · 1 Nov, 23:00

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