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Spanish festival reinvites Matishayu after international outcry
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Published: 19.08.15, 20:05
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1. Matisyahu is a brilliant singer..
Beary White ,   Norway   (08.19.15)
..so he will hopefully be invited more than ever after this Spanish apartheid-move. And for the future, no jew should ever say yes to Spanish citizenship, to this hippocratic country ...
2. To Late for Apology
Tova ,   Canada   (08.19.15)
When calling for boycott against Israel from any artist/performer will continue to rise very quickly. Governments can condem any apology. But is doesn't work. It happened - Can't reverse anti-semtism. Sadly growing anti-semtism is increasing. For the few in the world who support Israel our numbers are small. Good thing. GOD chooses the small. Israel is small. It's the power of GOD, not the greatness of nations. Even Israeli arttsts/performers who refuse based on their views also do no good.
3. The Inquisition is alive and well, just in a new form.
David ,   Hartford USA   (08.19.15)
Poor Spain, seeing that much of it was conquered by Muslims centuries ago, and that according to Islamic doctrine, once land is part of the Ummah, it can never revert back to what it was, it appears that Spain is in for a long slog against Islamic terrorism. But not to worry. Spain has invited the agents of its demise. Bat Yeor was never more right. Eurabia is here. The barbarians are not only at the gate, they have brainwashed some of the people they intend to make dhimmis of. Poor Spain.
4. BDS poisoned concert
Benji ,   US   (08.19.15)
That's what happens when you allow thugs to coerce you. Concert organizers should be fired. Weak apology unacceptable. Matisyahu walks away as champion for freedom of expression.
5. to the TBers in the Facebook section above:
the Family Sefardi ,   Israel   (08.19.15)
It is clear that none of you have any idea what you are talking about. If you did you wouldn't write as you do. Let me be clear this is NOT about ALL of Spain. What you are saying is analogous to saying that, since 60% of all hate crimes in the United States are perpetrated against Jews, then the United States, as an entire nation, is antisemitic and is beginning the process of expelling (G-d forbid) it's Jews.
6. Beary White...give up ur Norwegian Citizenship...
(08.19.15)
after all Norway is an antisemitic country. Over there they don't just un-invite Jews, they murder them!
7. stand tall
mike north ,   karmiel israel   (08.20.15)
Matisyahu-do not go back to the festival- Stand tall-we are so proud of you Antisemites are spineless creatures -Am Yisrael Chai
8. Mattis bring your family here!
Deborah ,   Jerusalem   (08.20.15)
No need to go to Spain. You will find yourself here! Start-up Nation loves to have the best talents! Besides You are a kindred spirit to all kinds of Jews here! Acheinu kol Beit Israel/Our brothers all the House of Israel!!
9. it is, we jyst don't know it yet.
shneer ,   chicago   (08.20.15)
10. Matisyahu should issue statement for Kurdish Independence
Steve Benassi ,   Silver Bay, MN USA   (08.21.15)
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