The promoter of a controversial Edinburgh Fringe show about Palestinians says that he has received death threats from angry supporters of Israel.
I ♥ Hamas – and other things I’m afraid to tell you, is a satirical stand-up performance by American actress, writer and comedian Jennifer Jajeh.
The show, which began its Edinburgh run this week, features Ms Jajeh discussing her time in the West Bank and her experiences of checkpoints, violence and dating Palestinian men.
Ms Jajeh, who describes herself as “a Palestinian, Christian, American”, has used Twitter to encourage anti-Israel groups and activists, including the Scottish Palestine Solidarity Campaign, to buy tickets. Calvin Wynter, the New York-based promoter, said he had been accused of antisemitism. He has now asked US authorities to investigate emails and messages he has received.
