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Activists Demand Boycott of Andrea Bocelli Concert in Jordan Over Israel Support
Pro-Palestinian groups are demanding a boycott of Andrea Bocelli's November 27 concert in Petra, Jordan, due to his past support for Israel. Activists, including the BDS movement in Jordan, called the performance unacceptable at the historic site.
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What happened
- 01Pro-Palestinian groups demand boycott of Andrea Bocelli's Jordan concert over Israel support.
- 02Activists cite Bocelli's 2022 Tel Aviv performance and past support for Israeli military.
- 03The concert is scheduled for November 27 in the ancient city of Petra.
- 04Organizers aim to showcase Jordan as a destination combining heritage and culture.
- 05BDS Jordan called it unacceptable for Petra to host someone supporting the 'occupation army'.
Organizers, however, see the concert as an opportunity to promote Jordan as a cultural and heritage destination.
The Times of Israel publishes in English. The key points are summarized above. Read The Times of Israel’s full report from the link below.
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