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Gil, are you still playing in Apartheid Israel? I would like a confirmation of what you said in London.
Until then, I call on people around the world to attend your concerts only to walk out in protest. It is not a boycott of you that we are calling for, but a boycott of Israel and its policies. We’ll tell that to your face, at your concerts, wherever and whenever they are. I’m sorry if it will ruin your night. We would prefer it to be so different. We would prefer it if we could give you a standing ovation for your art and all you stand for. I’ll pray for this day to come soon but it will only be after a final confirmation that what said about not playing in Tel Aviv at your concert in London is indeed true, and that you are not being strung along by your managers.

Comment left by Sam · Tuesday April 27, 2010 · #
Hiya Gil,If you are not going to play the spoken word gig at the Tripod tomorrow(that festival is cancelled) you should head north up to Monaghan, less than 2hrs from Dublin, and see the hidden Ireland. There’s a great festival on- “ Feile Oriel” traditional music, loads of sessions, you could join in I’m sure.Google it. You could have a rest from those protestors who keep hounding you.I 100% support their cause but think they are taking the wrong approach.I’m going to your gig on Sunday and very much looking forward to it, welcome to Ireland.

Comment left by Karen Fleming · Friday April 30, 2010 · #

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Gil, are you still playing in Apartheid Israel? I would like a confirmation of what you said in London.
Until then, I call on people around the world to attend your concerts only to walk out in protest. It is not a boycott of you that we are calling for, but a boycott of Israel and its policies. We’ll tell that to your face, at your concerts, wherever and whenever they are. I’m sorry if it will ruin your night. We would prefer it to be so different. We would prefer it if we could give you a standing ovation for your art and all you stand for. I’ll pray for this day to come soon but it will only be after a final confirmation that what said about not playing in Tel Aviv at your concert in London is indeed true, and that you are not being strung along by your managers.

Comment left by Sam · Tuesday April 27, 2010 · #
Hiya Gil,If you are not going to play the spoken word gig at the Tripod tomorrow(that festival is cancelled) you should head north up to Monaghan, less than 2hrs from Dublin, and see the hidden Ireland. There’s a great festival on- “ Feile Oriel” traditional music, loads of sessions, you could join in I’m sure.Google it. You could have a rest from those protestors who keep hounding you.I 100% support their cause but think they are taking the wrong approach.I’m going to your gig on Sunday and very much looking forward to it, welcome to Ireland.

Comment left by Karen Fleming · Friday April 30, 2010 · #

Commenting is closed for this article.