Pro-Palestinian Protesters Target Israeli Dance Company Performance in Madrid
Summarized from The Jerusalem Post by baba
Pro-Palestinian protesters demonstrated outside Madrid's Teatros del Canal theater on Thursday night, demanding the cancellation of a performance by Israel's Batsheva Dance Company. Despite the protest, the show proceeded and received a standing ovation. Theater director Ruperto Merino rejected the cancellation demands, citing professional, not political, considerations for artistic programming. The protests are part of a wider pattern of boycotts against Israeli and Jewish artists, as documented by the Anti-Defamation League.
The story in 6 lines · by baba
- Around 200 pro-Palestinian protesters demonstrated in Madrid against an Israeli dance performance.
- Protesters demanded cancellation of Batsheva Dance Company's shows, citing Israel's actions in Gaza.
- Theater director Ruperto Merino refused to cancel the performance, citing professional artistic criteria.
- The Israeli Embassy in Spain noted the performance received a standing ovation and sold out.
- Spanish choreographer Nacho Duato joined the protest and made controversial remarks about Hamas.
- The protests align with a broader trend of boycotts against Israeli and Jewish artists globally.
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