Tribeca Condemns Elon Gold's 'Israeli Dogs' Joke
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- Tribeca issued a statement condemning the 'offensive and unacceptable' remarks made by Elon Gold and Lizzy Savetsky at the red‑carpet premiere of The Wedding Entertainer.
- Elon Gold told a red‑carpet influencer he was 'raped by two Israeli dogs,' a joke referencing alleged sexual violence against Palestinians in Israeli prisons.
- Tribeca said sexual violence and human suffering should never be mocked, and it regretted the hurt caused, noting it could not reach the film’s creators.
- The Wedding Entertainer (also titled The Tale of Moishe Badhan) was filmed in Israel and premiered at Village East Cinema, where the film’s team invited Savetsky despite her not being credentialed by the festival.
Why it matters: Film creators lose a high‑profile promotional platform while Tribeca protects its brand, a move that preserves sponsor support amid a conflict that has already claimed over 75,000 lives in Gaza.
