Why is Israeli comedy so dark?

In Part 2 of our two-part series on Israeli humor, comedian and Israel 201 co-author Benji Lovitt interviews Joel about the sharp contrasts between Israeli and American comedy.

Israeli humor, like Israelis themselves, tends to be fast, bold, and unfiltered—with almost nothing off-limits. Together, Joel and Benji explore why the country’s unique history, culture, and daily realities give rise to a style of comedy that’s darker, edgier, and more direct than what American audiences might expect.

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