He drew Netanyahu, he was fired from his job of 40 years

According to the national press, cartoonist Bell was fired from the newspaper where he had worked for many years, accused that his last drawing in which Netanyahu appeared was “anti-Semitic.”

“ENCRYPTED MESSAGE”

Bell, who made a statement after the cartoon was removed from publication, said that after sending the image to the newspaper, he received a “coded message” from Guardian employees, referring to Shylock, the Jewish character in the work. from Shakespeare’s “The Merchant of Venice”, asking for “a pound of flesh from the body” of the merchant Antonoi.

Defending his work against the newspaper’s accusations, the 72-year-old cartoonist claimed he did not understand The Guardian’s concern, stating: “It is now almost impossible for The Guardian to draw on this issue without being accused of using ‘anti-Semitic tropes’.” said.

Bell noted that The Guardian had started a “new process” to review the content “even of undrawn cartoons” and claimed that he had been told his cartoons would not be published despite his contract expiring next April.

“GAZA RESIDENTS LEAVE NOW”

The cartoon, which showed a cut on Netanyahu’s stomach with the outlines of the Gaza Strip, showed Netanyahu preparing to perform surgery on his own body with a scalpel. Above the image is written “Gaza Residents, Leave Now.” The article was included.

THE NEWSPAPER DECIDED NOT TO RENEW THE ARTIST’S CONTRACT

A Guardian News and Media spokesperson confirmed in a statement on the matter that they have no plans to continue working with Bell.

The spokesman said: “It has been decided not to renew Steve Bell’s contract. Steve Bell’s cartoons have been an integral part of The Guardian for the last 40 years. “We thank you and wish you success.” he said. (AA)