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South Park Targets Netanyahu in New Gaza War Satire

The episode probes tensions over criticism of Israel and Jewish identity.

Overview

  • The episode, titled Conflict of Interest, aired in the United States and centers on the Gaza war with pointed satire of Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu.
  • It uses a school prediction-market storyline to question the ethics of betting on real-world violence.
  • A caricature of FCC Chair Brendan Carr appears in a free-speech subplot that references controversy following ABC’s suspension of Jimmy Kimmel.
  • Viewer reactions on social media ranged widely, including speculation about a possible suspension of the show, with no official action reported.
  • The broadcast followed a one-week postponement explained by the creators, with additional episodes scheduled and next-day streaming on Paramount+.