The actor joked he will now be 'hiding out' at his future gig venues during a tour of Ireland 'due to threats'.
Comedian Omid Djalili has cancelled a performance in the UK over safety fears linked to the ongoing Israel-Hamas war. The 58-year-old actor, who has featured in a string of Hollywood films, was due to appear at a theatre in Market Drayton, Shropshire, tonight. But hours before the Omid Djalili And Friends show was due to start, he pulled out as a result of 'increased personal threats' due to the escalating violence in Israel and Gaza.
Don't tell anyone. Derry Millenium Forum October 24 Belfast Ulster Hall 25t Dublin Vicar St. 26 Galway 27 . New York comedy festival Nov 7 @GothamComedy.' In recent days, he has issued a number of posts calling for a ceasefire in the Israel-Hamas war, including one post in which he said 'demand a ceasefire now! END THE GENOCIDE ON GAZA.' Many have prompted a large number of replies.
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