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Several comedians withdrew from a comedy festival in Lisbon after organizers announced Jerry Seinfeld, a Jewish-American comedian known for his support of Israel, as headliner. While the boycotting performers did not explicitly cite Seinfeld's Israel stance, some referenced 'genocide' and used watermelon imagery associated with pro-Palestinian solidarity in their public statements. The episode reflects a broader pattern of cultural and entertainment figures facing boycott pressure over perceived ties to Israel amid the ongoing Gaza conflict, adding to a series of similar controversies affecting artists and public figures internationally.