Skip to main content
See every side of every news story
Published • loading... • Updated

Indonesia Bans Israel Houghton's Jakarta Concert

Summary by tempo.co
The Indonesian government says the planned Israel Houghton concert raised security concerns and had drawn controversy in Malaysia.

7 Articles

Lean Right

The government has banned a concert by singer Israel Houghton in Jakarta. The ban follows allegations that the concert had a political agenda supporting Israel.

Lean Right

Israel Houghton and the band Israel & New Breed are scheduled to hold a concert in Jakarta on October 24, 2026.

The government bans Israel Houghton's concert.

The Indonesian Ulema Council (MUI) has called for a boycott of the Israel Houghton concert if it is proven to carry an agenda of support for Israel and Christian Zionism. |The MUI urged the organizers of the Israel Houghton concert to disclose information regarding its goals, the parties involved, and possible links to a pro-Israel agenda. |The MUI encouraged authorities to monitor the Israel Houghton concert so that it does not become a means o…

·Indonesia
Read Full Article

REPUBLIKA.CO.ID, JAKARTA — Indonesia has confirmed it will not allow Israel Houghton's concert in Jakarta. Coordinating Minister for Law, Human Rights, Immigration, and Corrections (Menko Kumham Imipas) Yusril Ihza...

Think freely.Subscribe and get full access to Ground NewsSubscriptions start at $9.99/yearSubscribe

Bias Distribution

  • 67% of the sources lean Right
67% Right

Factuality Info Icon

To view factuality data please Upgrade to Premium

Ownership

Info Icon

To view ownership data please Upgrade to Vantage

liputan6.com broke the news on Monday, October 5, 2026.
Too Big Arrow Icon
Sources are mostly out of (0)

Similar News Topics

News
Feed Dots Icon
For You
Search Icon
Search
Blindspot LogoBlindspotLocal