In the U.S. we get our political satire from Saturday Night Live and The Daily Show. Israelis, who have a lot of politics to parody, have their own outlet for making fun of the daily comings and goings of politicians and celebrities. It's a weekly TV show called Eretz Nehederet (Hebrew: ארץ נהדרת, literally "Wonderful Country.")
It's pure satire, featuring references to current affairs of the past week through parodies of the people involved, as well as the thoughts of recurring characters. The program is one of the most watched and influential shows on Israeli television.
Here's a recent sketch mocking the United Nations "Peacekeepers" in Lebanon.
Enjoy!
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