Israel president welcomes Boy George, rare supportive pop star
- On Monday, British singer Boy George met Israeli President Isaac Herzog at the President's Residence in Jerusalem, honored for his public support of Israel and the Jewish people.
- Boy George is a rare Western pop celebrity performing in Israel despite boycott calls over the Gaza war; the 65-year-old has long felt kinship with the Jewish community where he grew up in London.
- The singer released 'We Will Dance Again,' dedicated to the Nova community after visiting a related exhibition; former Hamas hostage Elkana Bohbot thanked him for 'choosing to bring your music to Israel.'
- During his visit, Boy George toured the Museum of Tolerance Jerusalem, viewing the '06:29- From Darkness to Light' exhibition, stating it provides 'a real sense of humanity' often lost in discourse.
- President Herzog praised the performer for 'moral clarity and decency' amid discrimination against Israelis; the singer's November 7 concert will be dedicated to the Nova community.
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British singer Boy George, a rare international pop star to show his support for Israel, was received Monday in Jerusalem by President Isaac Herzog, in the midst of talks in the country to form the next government.
British singer Boy George, a rare international pop star to show his support for Israel, was received Monday in Jerusalem by President Isaac Herzog, in the midst of talks in the country to form the next government.
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…
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