When a far-right bully encounters a celebrated Israeli comedian

The encounter between Mordechai David and comedian Idan Alterman is a watershed moment. Here then is the true watershed: it revolves around the question of who is a hero, and who looks into the mirror and lowers his eyes when he sees what's there

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When a far-right bully encounters a celebrated Israeli comedian

The encounter between Mordechai David and comedian Idan Alterman is a watershed moment. Here then is the true watershed: it revolves around the question of who is a hero, and who looks into the mirror and lowers his eyes when he sees what's there

Akiva Novick

02:49 AM • April 20 2026 IDT

It's evening in Tel Aviv. A man whose claim to fame derives from passive-aggressive acts stands in the middle of the street. Facing him is a man renowned for his smiles. It's worth pausing to consider this encounter between Mordechai David, the bully, and comedian Idan Alterman, since it constitutes a watershed moment. A moment in which the tables are turned on the bully.

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