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Singer Kobi Peretz Cancels Major Overseas Performance Due to October 7 Anniversary
Israeli singer Kobi Peretz declined a lucrative offer of 100,000 euros, approximately 108,000 dollars, to perform at a private event in France because it was scheduled for October 7, the anniversary of the Hamas terror attacks.
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What happened
- 01Singer Kobi Peretz rejected a 100,000 euro offer to perform at a private event in France.
- 02The performance was scheduled for October 7, the anniversary of the Hamas terror attacks.
- 03The offer came from a French businessman celebrating his 70th birthday with about 100 guests.
- 04The proposed fee excluded additional travel, accommodation, and production expenses, which were covered separately.
- 05Peretz and his team immediately declined the lucrative deal due to the significance of the date.
- 06The singer's representatives stated that October 7 is a day of national mourning and pain.
- 07Peretz chose to forgo the performance to honor the victims, bereaved families, and the Israeli public.
The offer was made by a French businessman for his 70th birthday celebration, which was to be attended by about 100 guests. The proposed fee did not include additional expenses for travel, accommodation, and production, which were to be covered separately.
Peretz and his team immediately rejected the offer upon realizing the date. His representatives stated that October 7 is a day of national mourning and pain, making it inappropriate for him to perform. They emphasized his desire to respect the memory of those killed, honor the bereaved families, and stand in solidarity with the Israeli public.
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