John Oliver addresses Israel-Gaza crisis in somber

On the final Sunday of the past week The host of "Last Week Tonight with John Oliver" used the show's frigid opening to make a plea for peace while briefly addressing the conflict between Israel and Hamas. source by google image Tecolem.com

Oliver began his sermon without music, lighting, or hoopla, like Pete Davidson did on Saturday Night Live the day before.

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He cited “fear” of future attacks in Israel, hostage situations, and Gaza.

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Oliver then played a CNN interview with Noi Katzman, whose brother Chaim was killed in Hamas attacks last weekend.

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It would have a disastrous impact not just on people living in the region, but also on diaspora communities located all over the world.

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