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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
Lifestyle
Ellie Ng

Thom Yorke says he would ‘absolutely not’ perform in Israel now

  • Radiohead frontman Thom Yorke has stated he would "absolutely not" perform in Israel now, expressing strong opposition to the "Netanyahu regime".
  • Yorke reflected on the band's controversial 2017 Tel Aviv gig, admitting he felt the performance was "hijacked" and regretting it after the fact.
  • Guitarist Jonny Greenwood has argued that boycotts are counterproductive and defending his collaborations with Arab and Jewish musicians.
  • Greenwood and Dudu Tassa cancelled planned UK performances earlier this year due to "credible threats" received by venues.
  • The Boycott, Divestment & Sanctions (BDS) movement has called for a boycott of Radiohead concerts, while drummer Philip Selway noted that distancing from Greenwood would lead to the band's end.

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