The verbal complaints against the renowned playwright and actor Norman Briski have been formalized in court, being investigated for instigation to commit a crime and glorification of crime. However, the case was temporarily dismissed by Correctional and Formal Court No. 2, which supported the prosecutor's arguments. The latter explained that the facts reported by Briski did not constitute any criminal type, as they did not incite violent acts nor represented a danger of collective violence. According to the prosecutor, it was simply an ideological discourse on the war conflict in Gaza aimed at opening a debate.
The court embraced the position of the Public Prosecutor's Office, considering its functional autonomy in the democratic system. It was highlighted that Briski's expressions generated reactions in various sectors, with support from some political currents such as Kirchnerism and Chavismo, and criticism from communicators and public figures. It is worth noting that the actor, of Jewish descent, expressed solidarity with the Palestinian people at the mentioned Martín Fierro awards ceremony, which sparked controversy due to his statements regarding Gaza.
At the event, Briski delivered a vigorous speech against the government of Javier Milei and emphatically pronounced the name "Gaza" three times, concluding with the phrase "Gaza will never be defeated." These words were applauded by some attendees and rejected by others, especially due to the implicit comparison with terrorist acts by Hamas against Jewish citizens. Although the judiciary archived the complaint, the repercussions of his statements continue to be a matter of public debate.
