Comedian Pete Davidson delivered a poignant monologue on the ongoing violence in Israel and Gaza during his appearance on Saturday Night Live, evoking memories of his father's death in the 9/11 attacks.
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This week, distressing visuals and narratives emerged from Israel and Gaza. Consequently, Pete Davidson addressed the matter.
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"I am a suitable individual to discuss this matter as my father was a victim of a terrorist attack when I was seven years old, hence, I possess relevant experience."
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This week, I witnessed numerous distressing images of suffering children, both Israeli and Palestinian. It evoked painful memories, as no individual, particularly children, should endure such anguish.
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Over 1,300 individuals lost their lives in Israel due to Hamas' terrorist attacks, while Israel's bombing campaign in Gaza resulted in over 2,200 fatalities.
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Davidson's father, Scott Davidson, passed away on September 11th, 2001, when Davidson was merely seven years old.
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The celebrity had previously disclosed the experience of learning about his father's demise through the media.
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One evening, I saw my father on TV and didn't react much. Later, during a podcast interview, he revealed that they showed a collection of firefighters who had passed away.
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After the passing of my father, my mother made efforts to boost my morale through diverse methods.
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During my eighth year, I remember a specific day when my mother obtained what she thought was a Disney movie, but it turned out to be Eddie Murphy's standup special called "Delirious."
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