The Comedy Vault in Batavia, near Chicago, has cancelled comedian Michael Rapaport's upcoming shows following death threats and intimidation from pro-Palestinian activists. Rapaport, who has expressed support for Israel, believes the threats are linked to his Jewish identity and political stance. The U.S. Palestinian Community Network had urged people to call the venue and express their opposition to Rapaport's performance.
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Comedy Vault in Batavia cancels Michael Rapaport shows due to death threats https://t.co/tM2GSfkX8H https://t.co/OFn6fRwZFg
The U.S. Palestinian Community Network urged people to call The Comedy Vault and tell them Rapaport, who has expressed support for Israel, would not be welcome. https://t.co/ZnvFzH1qeD
The humorless who oppose comedians pave the path to tyranny I'll pre-pay for 100 tickets🎟 for @MichaelRapaport next show to whatever lucky Chicago venue books him next. https://t.co/tUPXy5nsYM
Comedian @MichaelRapaport's upcoming shows outside Chicago led to the venue receiving threats and intimidation from pro-Palestinian activists and protesters. The club has given in to the mob and cancelled Michael Rapaport’s shows. https://t.co/9E9GpYhMpH
Chicago's Batavia's Comedy Vault cancelled @MichaelRapaport's comedy show because pro-rape Jew hating Hamas supporters threatened and intimidated the club. We are not going to back down! https://t.co/df5l4ENZMv
A comedy club outside Chicago has cancelled @MichaelRapaport's upcoming shows following threats and intimidation from the pro-terror mob. Rapaport: "They're doing it because I'm Jewish and I support Israel." Cowering to the mob won't stop the mob - it only emboldens them.… https://t.co/XWZKNAejwj