US comedian Dave Chappelle calls out Israel’s ‘genocide’ in UAE show

American comedian Dave Chappelle said on Thursday that a “genocide” is taking place in Gaza. 

Chappelle’s made the comments while performing in Abu Dhabi, the United Arab Emirates which has maintained its diplomatic relations with Israel. 

Before coming on stage, the full crowd at Abu Dhabi’s Etihad Arena cheered as DJ Trauma, who accompanied Chappelle on the trip, played the song “My Blood is Palestinian” by the Palestinian singer Mohammed Assaf.

Chappelle also noted that making Jews safer in America amid rising cases of anti-Semitism would make them realise they do not need Israel as an ultimate protector.