Amer Zahr

Palestinian American comedian, festival organizer

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Born: 1977, Jordan

Education: University of Michigan, University of Detroit Mercy School of Law

Last updated Nov 1, 2026

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Israel denies more U.S. travelers entry over Palestinian ties and views

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As of September 2026: Runs the Palestine Comedy Festival

Five of six American comedians flew to Israel in August for a Palestinian comedy festival and were sent home after overnight interrogations about their views on October 7. A week earlier, Israel denied entry to all 13 members of a U.S. multifaith delegation crossing from Jordan, barring them from returning for up to a decade.

Updated Sep 4