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Puppet Festival Sparks Controversy | New York City News
At a New York puppet festival, a Jewish audience member walked out after a performance she described as a “lynch mob,” with puppets portraying ships headed to Gaza — leaving her feeling targeted. The festival producer acknowledged her distress, emphasized no one should feel unwelcome, and noted the piece was a premiere they hadn’t reviewed. While defending the festival’s mission to host provocative art and diverse perspectives, they stressed artistic freedom must include respect for all identities. This incident unfolds amid rising antisemitism and heated debates over Israel and Palestine —…
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