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34 Injured in Indonesia as Protests Erupt Over Singer's Israel Support
Thirty-four people were injured, including 32 police officers, during protests in Jakarta, Indonesia, against an Italian opera singer's concert due to his perceived support for Israel.
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- 0134 people were injured, including 32 police officers, during protests in Jakarta against an Italian opera singer.
- 02Protests were motivated by the singer's perceived support for Israel and solidarity with hostages.
- 03Indonesia's Ulema Council had called for the cancellation of the singer's concerts.
- 04The singer had previously performed in Tel Aviv and supported Israeli military fundraisers.
- 05The singer expressed solidarity with former hostages Yaffa Adar and Segov Kalvon.
The Indonesian Ulema Council had called for the concerts' cancellation, citing his past involvement with Israeli military fundraisers and a concert in Tel Aviv. The singer had also expressed solidarity with Israeli hostages taken by Hamas, including Yaffa Adar and Segov Kalvon.
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