Occupied Nazareth (QNN)- Israeli forces detained Palestinian American comedian Amer Zahr on Friday evening. The detainment took place shortly before a scheduled performance in the occupied city of Nazareth.
Zahr was set to perform at Al-Iwan Café. The show was part of a publicly announced comedy program.
Zahr arrived in Nazareth earlier this week from the United States. He planned to take part in a series of comedy performances at the venue.
The reasons for the detainment remain unclear. Israeli authorities have not disclosed where police transferred him.
Audience members said Israeli forces harassed Zahr from the moment the event began. Witnesses reported repeated interference before officers took him.
Amer Zahr is a Palestinian-American from Nazareth. He lives in the United States.
He works as a comedian, writer, filmmaker, and political activist. He is known for blending political commentary with comedy and cultural critique.
The detainment sparked concern among attendees and supporters. No official statement has yet been issued by Israeli authorities regarding the incident.
