A United States entertainment company has issued an apology after canceling a show by Israeli comedian Guy Hochman at the Fine Arts Theater in Beverly Hills, following pressure from anti-Zionist activist groups. The company initially asked Hochman to publicly disavow alleged atrocities in Gaza as a condition for performing, a demand criticized by Jewish organizations as discriminatory and antisemitic. After backlash from the Israeli-American Council and community members, the theater's management acknowledged the mistake, stating it was wrong to impose political or ideological statements on artists. Hochman's North American tour has faced ongoing protests and cancellations, reflecting broader challenges for Israeli and Jewish performers amid heightened tensions related to the Gaza war.
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