BDS Jordan Calls to Boycott Andrea Bocelli Concert Over Israel Support
Translated & summarized from Now 14 by baba
The BDS movement in Jordan is calling for a boycott of Italian singer Andrea Bocelli's concert in Petra on November 27. The boycott is due to Bocelli's past support for Israel, including a 2022 performance in Tel Aviv attended by Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu. Organizers state the concert is an opportunity to showcase Jordan, and Bocelli has not yet responded to the boycott.
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- BDS Jordan is calling for a boycott of Andrea Bocelli's concert in Petra.
- The boycott is due to Bocelli's public support for Israel and a past performance in Tel Aviv.
- BDS stated it is unacceptable for Petra to host someone who raised funds for the Israeli army.
- The concert is scheduled for November 27 as part of Bocelli's "Romanza" world tour.
- Organizers believe the event will showcase Jordan to the world.
- Andrea Bocelli has not yet officially responded to the boycott call.
The Boycott, Divestment, and Sanctions (BDS) movement in Jordan has called for a boycott of Italian singer Andrea Bocelli's upcoming concert in Petra next month. The call comes in response to Bocelli's public support for Israel and his 2022 performance in Tel Aviv, which was attended by Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu.
In an official statement posted on X, formerly Twitter, the BDS movement stated, "It is unacceptable that Petra becomes a stage for a person who raised funds for the occupation army." The movement further elaborated in a post, "We call on you to boycott the performance of the Italian singer Andrea Bocelli planned in the 'Cultural Village' in Petra due to his long-standing public records in support of the Zionist enemy!"
The concert, scheduled for November 27, is part of Bocelli's "Romanza" world tour, celebrating his 30-year career. Despite the strong criticism from BDS, the general manager of the organizing association told Travel News Group that the event is an opportunity to "present Jordan to the world" and will help strengthen Jordan's position as a destination combining heritage and cultural experiences.
As of now, Andrea Bocelli has not issued an official response to the boycott call.
