The only way to end this oppression, now in its 50th year, is to send a strong message to Israeli society and government that the world has not forgotten the Palestinians and their demands for an immediate end to the occupation.
Film writer and director Mike Leigh has slammed Thom Yorke and Radiohead for ignoring Palestinian suffering, two days ahead of their controversial Israel gig.
Last week Radiohead front-man Yorke had defended the band’s decision to play in Israel and ignore the Palestinian picket-line, arguing that music was about ‘crossing borders’ and ‘shared humanity’.
Thom Yorke makes a statement justifying Radiohead’s forthcoming appearance in Israel – but once again fails to make any mention of the Palestinians who suffer under Israel’s regime.
OPEN LETTER TO RADIOHEAD: “Do what artists did in South Africa’s era of oppression – stay away until apartheid is over.”
UPDATE 09.03.2017 From Israeli Citizens: Radiohead, Please Don’t Play Tel-Aviv Open letter from Israeli citizens to Radiohead : “We urge you to cancel your performances in Israel and not grant your seal of approval to Israel’s ongoing crimes and human rights violations.” 09.03.2017 London, 7 March 2017 Calls mount for Radiohead to cancel Israel gig Artists for Palestine…