The ex-Pink Floyd singer refuses to cancel his show in Israel. He condemns the separation wall and the occupation but tells the Guardian:
I have many fans in Israel, many of whom refuse to serve in the military. I won’t cancel my trip to Israel because I don’t agree with the government’s policies, just as I won’t stop performing in Britain simply because I disagree with the policies of Tony Blair. People who live in Israel are human beings, just like everyone.
This is in stark contrast to the editorial position of Dance Europe magazine, which apparently has a blanket ban on coverage of Israeli dance companies. Irony of ironies: Go to Dance Europe‘s site and look at their tagline — “Going places other dance magazines don’t go…”
[Hat tip: Engage.]
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