US EditionTurkiye Bans Concert by French Singer over Support for Israel
Turkish authorities canceled the concert to prevent protests amid a 93% unfavorable public view of Israel, reflecting deep opposition to Israel's actions in Gaza, officials said.
- Turkey has cancelled Enrico Macias’ scheduled concert in Istanbul due to his outspoken support for Israel, according to the governor's office.
- Public opposition and calls for protests led authorities to make the cancellation decision, citing legal concerns for potential protesters.
- Macias expressed disappointment over the cancellation, stating he was 'deeply surprised and saddened not to be able to see my audience.'
- The decision occurs amid declining Turkey-Israel relations, with 93% of Turkish adults holding unfavorable views of Israel according to a 2025 Pew survey.
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Turkish authorities cancel French-Algerian Jewish singer’s concert over his support for Israel
(JTA) — Turkish authorities have canceled a concert by Enrico Macias, the French-Algerian Jewish singer who has performed in the country for decades, citing planned protests over his support for Israel. The Istanbul governor’s office announced the cancellation on Wednesday of Macias’s Friday evening concert in the city’s Şişli district, citing “intense calls for protests” as the driving factor behind the decision. Authorities said allowing the …
The city of Istanbul cancels a concert scheduled this Friday invoking security reasons. The 86-year-old artist has always defended Israel against Hamas attacks.
Turkey does not hold back with criticism of Israel's Gaza war - and now restricts trade with the country. The cultural business is also under pressure. A concert by Jewish singer Enrico Macias was canceled. By Uwe Lueb.[more]]>
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