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Irish Music Festival Bans Current and Former IDF Soldiers Amid Pro-Palestinian Pressure
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First reported by N12 · 3 hours ago
What happened
The Rewild music festival in Ireland has banned current and former IDF soldiers from attending following a pro-Palestinian campaign, sparking accusations of discrimination and antisemitism from Jewish groups and Ireland's Chief Rabbi.
- 01Rewild festival in Ireland bans current and former IDF soldiers from attending its event.
- 02The ban follows a campaign against Israeli musician Yonatan Friguzin, an IDF veteran.
- 03Festival organizers cited solidarity with Palestinians and creating an inclusive space.
- 04Initial support for Friguzin shifted to a full ban after public pressure and artist withdrawals.
- 05Jewish groups and Ireland's Chief Rabbi condemned the ban as discriminatory and antisemitic.
- 06Rabbi Wieder warned the ban reflects a wider trend of marginalizing Jews and Israelis in Ireland.
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