John Oliver Denounces Israel’s Bombing of Gaza
John Oliver says it’s wrong to equate Israel and the Palestinians, as Israel has overwhelming military superiority and the Palestinians have suffered many more casualties.
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Thank you‼🤣 A very appreciated and very well done bit of satirical comic relief.
As Usual,
Thom Williams