Outrage over Palestinian 'dog rape' joke at Tribeca Film Festival

Author: aljazeera.comPublished on: June 7, 2026Country: United States

Culture & Entertainment

A joke about 'dog rape' targeting Palestinians at the Tribeca Film Festival has sparked widespread outrage. The joke, deemed dehumanizing and racist, was condemned by many as insensitive to the Israeli-Palestinian conflict. The incident reignited debates about portrayals of Palestinians in media and culture.

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