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CHICAGO, ILLINOIS, US-NOV. 8:Michael Rapaport's comedy show at the Vic Theater in Chicago has become the center of controversy, drawing a pro-Palestinian protest focused on raising awareness about the ongoing conflict in Gaza.Protesters on Friday, Nov. 8 , chanted slogans, held banners and criticized Rapaport for his history of making racially insensitive remarks, including the use of racial epithets against Black people, and for his online behavior seen as harassing Palestinians and Arabs, such as making offensive jokes about the bombings in Lebanon.Rapaport's vocal support for U.S.-backed Israeli actions in Palestine, which he defends, has further inflamed tensions. Protesters argue that his stance is particularly offensive given Chicago's significant Palestinian population and the city's commitment to social justice.They emphasize that hosting an artist perceived to endorse the mass killings of Palestinians is deeply insensitive.The protest gained additional urgency following a recent bombing of a hospital in Gaza, which heightened calls to deplatform figures like Rapaport. Activists urged for the cancellation of his show, advocating for accountability and solidarity with affected communities.(Footage by Jacek Boczarski/Anadolu Agency via Getty Images)