Israel President Welcomes Boy George, Rare Supportive Pop Star
The British singer defied boycott calls and backed Israel after the October 7 attacks, drawing backlash over a pro-Israel song released in July.
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Israel rolls out red carpet for Boy George: 'I'm getting more Jewish'
Ahead of his Tel Aviv concerts, Boy George met President Isaac Herzog and Hamas captivity survivor Elkana Bohbot, speaking about his support for Israel and the personal cost of taking a public stand
Jerusalem, 2 Oct (EFE).- British singer Boy George met with Israel’s President Isaac Herzog on Monday on a visit to his Jerusalem residence as part of a trip after releasing the song ‘We Will Dance Again’ in support of the country following the attacks of [...] The entry Boy George meets with the President of Israel after releasing a song in support of the country was first published in HolaNews.
Israel president welcomes Boy George, rare supportive pop star
The British singer, a rare Western pop celebrity who not only defies pro-Palestinian calls to boycott Israel but is an outspoken supporter of the country, is visiting for two concerts in Tel Aviv. Herzog, who holds a mostly ceremonial role, welcomed the former Culture Club singer to his Jerusalem office, saying, "Welcome, dear Boy George. You're such a great friend." Boy George, sporting a black beret with confetti dangling across his brow, resp…
Boy George meets with Herzog, visits Museum of Tolerance in Jerusalem during Israel trip
Also present at the event were Sylvan Adams, President of World Jewish Congress Israel and a member of the Museum of Tolerance Jerusalem's board of directors, and former hostage Elkana Bohbot.
British musician Boy George travelled to Israel for two appearances. In Jerusalem he met President Herzog and a former Hamas hostage. The star's commitment to Israel is controversial.
AJN Agency.- International singer Boy George is visiting Israel and was received by President Isaac Herzog and First Lady Michal at her residence in Jerusalem. There were also former Israeli-Colombian hostage Elkana Bohbot and Sylvan Adams, president of the local branch of the World Jewish Congress. «In the past three years [...] The ticket Boy George visits Israel and is received by the President and an ex-Colombian hostage appears first in AJN…
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