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Indonesian Islamic Council Seeks Andrea Bocelli Concert Ban Over Israel Support

Indonesia's top Islamic council is demanding the cancellation of two concerts by Italian tenor Andrea Bocelli due to his past support for Israel. The Indonesian Ulema Council met with government officials on October 14, arguing Bocelli's stance conflicts with the nation's values.

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What happened

  1. 01Indonesia's top Islamic council seeks to cancel Andrea Bocelli concerts over Israel support.
  2. 02The Indonesian Ulema Council cited Bocelli's past support for Israel, including a 2010 charity event.
  3. 03The council met with the Ministry of Tourism on October 14 to discuss the concerts.
  4. 04The Ministry of Tourism stated the government supports Palestine and will consider the council's views.
  5. 05Local police withdrew a concert permit recommendation for Borobudur due to pressure.

The Ministry of Tourism is seeking consensus, while local police have withdrawn a concert permit recommendation amid pressure.

Translated and summarized by baba from Mignews, the latest report. Read Mignews’s original

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