"Genocide" as a joke: America's 'Eretz Nehederet' sparks uproar

Comedian Michael Che referenced the Israeli elections on SNL, comparing the political sides to 'the genocide side'. The joke sparked harsh reactions from viewers, some of whom also attacked the show's management.

Comedian Michael Che referenced the Israeli elections on the American satire show SNL, saying: 'This week a record number of people voted in the Israeli elections, and it's great to see, whether you're on the right, the left, or the genocide side.' The joke sparked harsh reactions from social media users, some of whom attacked Che and the show's management. The article notes that this is not the first time SNL has referenced Israel, and that in the past it has included jabs at Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu. The joke brought the war in Gaza back to the center of the conversation and reignited the debate over the line between political satire and accusations against Israel.