British comedian Lee Khan (Photo: Screenshot).
Since the Hamas massacre in Gaza that prompted Israel’s military response, many Jewish celebrities from around the world have come to show support and solidarity.
Now, popular British comedian Lee Khan has gone a step further, announcing that he will leave Britain, which he describes as a “dying society”, and make aliyah (immigration) to the Jewish state.
“Despite being surrounded by Islamic fundamentalist psychopaths who seek to destroy us every day, this is the most dynamic, creative and positive place I have ever been,” Khan wrote on 𝕏 .
Many Israelis congratulated him on his decision, including Minister of Immigrant Absorption Ofir Sofer, who wrote: I have no doubt that the thousands of olim (new immigrants) since October 7th have given Israel the backbone to defeat its enemies. thank you! “
Eilon Levy, a popular former government spokesperson, said: “Mr. Lee, welcome home. We love you.”
Khan is a writer and comedian best known for his work as the lead writer on the television concept prank show “Celebrity Bedlam” and the Sacha Baron Cohen series “Who Is America?”
The British comedian elaborated on his decision in several other posts on 𝕏, explaining his reasons for moving to a besieged country currently in the midst of a war.
“Israel is outnumbered, almost incalculable. She has enemies to the north and south, east and west. She will be isolated and abandoned by those who claim to be her friends. But you can see that on paper the odds are stacked against her,” Khan wrote.
“Thinking rationally, she has no chance. But she is also the only Jewish country in the world. And I’m Jewish. For this reason, I’m happy to say yes. “Of course I’m going to make aliyah, because I support the winner,” he added.
“The time I’ve spent in Israel since October has been transformative,” Khan wrote in another post.
“From rocket attacks to threats of annihilation, I grew up and lived a better life. The night Iran attacked was one of the most enjoyable nights of my life. The Joy of My Tribe and laughter is something some people will never understand. A deep mystical chord of family among those I have never met but who would have stood with me at Sinai. there is.”
“Racists will try to portray this as aloof and exclusive, but there’s no reason why people can’t love their families. And Jews are my family…If my family is from Ethiopia, Iraq, Yemen… , you can sit with Jewish exiles in Morocco, India and Russia – and the separation has changed our appearance – but we are back in Israel and we know each other – our The content hasn’t changed.”
He continued, “When I see our enemies expending so much energy trying to antagonize us, I feel a sense of detached curiosity. Their mistake is that one more act of cruelty will somehow end us.” It’s strange to see such a belief. They don’t understand it.”
“The glow of the burning bush still warms our lives, and the thirst for the revelation it gave us still stirs, uplifts, and brightens our souls. But when you see them making themselves like animals in the vain belief that they can devour all this, it’s just a very strange and stupid way for them to spend their time on earth. I don’t think so. They are losing a lot of their life experiences,” Khan wrote.
