A self-described Zionist satirist named LE Staiman, whose real name is Eliyahu Noah “Eli” Staiman, has taken the recent events of pro-Palestinian protesters rampaging through college campuses nationwide to a new level.
The state resident begins with a disclaimer condoning “any terrorist act or negative action by any group,” and claims the intent is “not to offend, but to educate and promote awareness,” before posting it bursting out sarcasm at his nearly 8,500 followers on Instagram.
“As you know, many of the encampments at UCLA have been demolished. There are still some survivors and we urgently need humanitarian assistance,” he said while sitting under a fake tent in a post that went viral on Thursday.
‘We need water bottles. We need vegan food, we need gluten-free bagels, we need banana-free bananas if you have them,” the comedian said while wearing a burnt orange-colored keffiyeh around his neck — a scarf worn by Palestinians that became a symbol after the flag had been turned off. banned in the West Bank and Gaza.
LE Staiman, whose real name is Eliyahu Noah “Eli” Staiman, has taken to the recent events of pro-Palestinian protesters rampaging across college campuses nationwide
He asked for ‘wheelchair accessible paragliders for some’
He also asked ‘if anyone has enriched uranium’
He raised his arm as he said, “Not discouraged,” as a “From the River to the Sea” poster hung in the background
A photo of LE Staiman protesting ‘Gluten-free Palestine: End Challah Fees’
While he was speaking, he is hit in the head by a poster with the words ‘From the river to the sea’. He turns around and says, ‘Stop it. Stop,” holding back a laugh.
He continues to rattle off more items he needs, using his hands to show the urgency of his request.
‘We need first aid kits. If someone has enriched uranium that would be super useful, or weapons grade plutonium. A free-range rocket launcher. We need a rocket launcher.
‘As someone who has old SS uniforms from the 1940s. We need it!’
“We need wheelchair-accessible paragliders for some of our disabled comrades,” he says.
“Oh, watchtowers. We need watchtowers. If anyone has ever been to Poland, and he or she can get their hands on some watchtowers.
He raises his arm and continues the impassioned plea, raising his voice in support. “We are still fighting the good fight on the front lines. Don’t be discouraged. I think we’re pretty close. I think it will take a few more weeks before Palestine is liberated.
“I have to get back to my Ethics class, but I’ll see you all soon with more updates on the encampment.”
The post was viewed more than 11 million times, with many adding to the satire and ranting about what items they could contribute.
“Sending out leftover Matzah boxes,” one person wrote as the Passover holiday ended earlier this week.
‘Banana-free bananas are coming your way!!!!’ said another, while another reader wanted to know ‘why don’t they ask for watermelon?’
“What about condoms so they don’t reproduce,” was another question asked.
As a devoted fan, I offered them their guillotine. “Maybe I have one handy,” they said.
Many seemed to appreciate the comic relief during these uncertain times, with more than 11,000 likes as of Thursday.
‘Wheelchair-accessible paragliders, ‘OMG SCREAMING!’ someone wrote.
“Satirical, yet historically accurate,” said another.