Lana Del Rey Caves, Cancels Performance in Israel

Singer Lana Del Rey canceled her performance at the Meteor Festival in Israel after facing political backlash. She said she would not perform unless she can perform in Israel and the Palestinian Authority.

The Palestinian Campaign for the Academic and Cultural Boycott of Israel applauded Lana Del Ray’s decision. That group belongs to the BDS movement.

At first Lana Del Ray defended her performance in Israel:

The singer has canceled performances in Israel before.

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Tags: Culture, Hollywood, Israel, Palestinian Authority

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