Satire

A controversy has arisen in Israel after the satirical show Eretz Nehederet announced a sketch spoofing Mali and Lial Yahalomi, who asked producers to cancel the broadcast to protect their privacy during a difficult personal time.

The iconic Israeli satirical comedy series 'Polishuk' is making a grand comeback as a micro-drama on the Keshet 12 V1 app ahead of the upcoming elections.

Following the release of the trailer for the Ali G comeback film, criticism has been directed at Sacha Baron Cohen's character, with claims that it is "racist and outdated" — and a massive campaign is demanding that cinemas not screen the film at all.

About 1.8 million users joined a Facebook group in less than two weeks, turning the fictional cartoon city into a satirical reflection of Egyptian reality. Users are protesting the cost of living and social issues through the show's characters. Security officials are examining the identities of the administrators, and the group's activity has been temporarily suspended.