American comics used Saudi Arabia’s first global comedy festival to skewer a debate raging at home. Critics said the event was part of Saudi efforts to draw attention away from a political crackdown.
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Dave Chappelle Laments ‘Nightmare’ Facing Israelis and Palestinians
The comedian, whose remarks about the Israel-Hamas war last week made headlines, returned to the subject at a show in North Carolina.
Dave Chappelle tests positive for the virus.
The comedian canceled several upcoming shows in Austin, Texas, and is quarantining.