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John Cusack and David Draiman Clash Over Israel-Hamas Debate

10/23/2025

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Actor John Cusack criticized Disturbed vocalist David Draiman for signing an Israel Defense Forces shell with 'F*ck Hamas' and urged Dublin show cancellation.
Draiman defended himself, saying defending against a 'genocidal death cult' is not psychotic.
Draiman accused Cusack of supporting Hamas and reiterated his Israel advocacy after the October 7, 2023 attack.
The dispute centers on a Dublin concert and performers' stances on Israel and Hamas.

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Actor John Cusack criticized Disturbed vocalist David Draiman for signing an Israel Defense Forces shell with 'F*ck Hamas' and urged Dublin show cancellation.
Draiman defended himself, saying defending against a 'genocidal death cult' is not psychotic.
Draiman accused Cusack of supporting Hamas and reiterated his Israel advocacy after the October 7, 2023 attack.
The dispute centers on a Dublin concert and performers' stances on Israel and Hamas.