Jerusalem Cancels Eyal Golan Concert Ads Amid Public Outcry
Jerusalem has removed advertisements for Eyal Golan's concert after public backlash over the November 25th date, which marks the International Day for the Elimination of Violence Against Women. Deputy Mayor Yael Bitton De Lange criticized the singer's appearance due to past allegations of harming women. While some officials cite the protest as the reason for removing ads, others claim all discounted tickets were simply sold out. The municipality maintains its support for cultural event subsidies.
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- Jerusalem removed ads for Eyal Golan's concert due to its November 25th date.
- The date coincides with the International Day for the Elimination of Violence Against Women.
- Deputy Mayor Yael Bitton De Lange criticized the singer's appearance.
- Golan faces scrutiny over past allegations of harming women.
- Municipality officials offered conflicting reasons for the ad removal.
Advertising for discounted tickets to a concert by Israeli singer Eyal Golan in Jerusalem has been removed from the internet following public and political backlash. The concert, scheduled for November 25, coincides with the International Day for the Elimination of Violence Against Women, sparking controversy over the timing. The decision to pull the ads was reportedly made due to the public outcry, with the Deputy Mayor of Jerusalem and holder of the portfolio for the Advancement of Women's Status, Yael Bitton De Lange, criticizing the choice of performer for the date. She stated it was "very strange and very offensive to many residents of the city and also to me as the holder of the portfolio for the Advancement of Women's Status that precisely on the day we are holding the flagship event for the conclusion of this day, the singer Eyal Golan will come here, around whom this cloud of harming women still hovers."
The controversy surrounding Golan stems from past allegations of sexual misconduct. While a central investigation into a 2013 case was closed in 2023 due to insufficient evidence, it resurfaced due to a High Court petition requiring further investigation. Additionally, in May, Golan was questioned again following a complaint from a cosmetologist alleging harassment and indecent acts. Despite the criticism, some officials within the Jerusalem Municipality reportedly presented a different explanation for the ad removal, claiming it was not a capitulation to protest but simply because all tickets allocated for the discount promotion had already been sold out. The municipality stated that it supports subsidizing ticket purchases for all cultural events in the city through its resident benefits club, "Jerusalemite," to increase cultural offerings for all residents.
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