In a remarkable display of resilience and humor, Israel's popular comedy program, Eretz Nehederet (Wonderful Country), has captivated audiences once again with a daring new sketch. The clip, which was broadcasted on Keshet 12 on Wednesday night, quickly went viral, proving that even in the midst of great tragedy, people can still find ways to laugh.

The skit, performed entirely in English, featured regular cast members Liat Harlev and Yuval Semmo portraying BBC anchor and reporter respectively. The premise of the sketch revolved around the bombing of a hospital in Gaza, an incident that the BBC had initially blamed on Israel, dutifully accepting Hamas's attribution as fact.

Prompted by the controversy surrounding the BBC's report, the sketch took a satirical twist as Harlev perfectly mimicked the expression and intonation of a BBC broadcaster. The clip shows her announcing the attack and subtly expressing satisfaction as the casualty count rises on the screen. Semmo, in his role as reporter Harry Whiteguilt, delivers tongue-in-cheek praise for Hamas, highlighting the BBC's reluctance to label the group as a terrorist organization.

The sketch reaches its climax when Semmo presents allegedly incriminating evidence in the form of a video showing a paper airplane dropping blue stars of David, followed by a clip from the nuclear explosion scene in the movie "Oppenheimer." The absurdity continues as an audio recording plays, featuring terrorists admitting they fired the rocket, only to be met with dismissive remarks from Harlev's character.

The viral nature of the clip sparked a flurry of social media attention, with users reposting it across various platforms. Some online communities even unearthed a similar clip from Eretz Nehederet's archives from 2009. Furthermore, humorously linking the BBC's actions to fictional events, images of a lion and the BBC logo circulated, humorously suggesting the broadcaster had found Israel responsible for the death of Mufasa, a character from "The Lion King."

Muli Segev, the showrunner of Eretz Nehederet, spoke to Variety about the sketch and credited Itay Reicher and Dor Muskal for writing it. Segev highlighted the challenging nature of creating comedy during a time of national mourning and shared the show's commitment to continuing their broadcasts, even amidst the COVID-19 crisis.

"With the nation still in mourning and the devastating loss affecting everyone, finding relief becomes paramount," Segev expressed. "Laughter has always been our secret weapon, even in the face of death."

The BBC has since issued an apology for their initial report, admitting their wrongful speculation on the cause of the blast. Both the Israeli and US governments have confirmed that the incident was a result of a rocket misfired by an Islamic terror group within Gaza. The BBC's statement emphasized the need for accuracy and the avoidance of such speculations in the future.

As Eretz Nehederet's latest sketch continues to make waves online, it serves as a poignant reminder that even during times of immense tragedy, humor can be a powerful tool to bring people together and provide a much-needed respite from the weight of the world.

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