Israeli comedian Noam Shuster-Eliassi has made headlines across the Middle East for her political satire. Now, the former UN peacebuilder is using humour to call for social and political equality between Israelis and Palestinians. Full film: youtu.be/SNO2QkAh-5s #بلا_سلام_بلا_بطيخ | Witness - Al Jazeera

“Coexistence, My Ass!” follows Israeli activist-comedian Noam Shuster Eliassi as she creates a comedy show by the same name. Shot over five tumultuous years, the film traces Noam’s personal, professional, and political journey in tandem with the region’s steady deterioration. Raised in a bilingual Israeli-Palestinian village — the only intentionally integrated community in the country — Noam grows disillusioned with traditional peace activism. She pivots to stand-up and quickly attracts attentio