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British artists call on BBC to boycott 2019 Eurovision in Israel
Danit Zamit
Published: 30.01.19, 13:00
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31. As usual British mentality against the Jews
Koorosh ,   Woodland Hills   (01.31.19)
Why am I not surprised when I read this piece of crap "open letter" from these supposedly crap artists, who don't give a rats ass to all the atrocities the atrocities committed by Bashar asad, Islamic Republic of Iran, Palestinian authority and yet they single out Israel
32. Israel's Anglo-Saxonian friends
Mr.Reason ,   Berlin   (01.31.19)
May be the artist could say some thing for UK's legacy begining with slavery, colonialism, genocide, conjuring Hitler, now setting up fascistic junta in Ukraine ..
33. A lesson for the kids
Jackieboy   (01.31.19)
The people you think are cool today may become real stinkers when they get to be old has beens.
34. British scum
Sam   (01.31.19)
See, passionate, creative, talented people, those who produce beauty and emotion in all of us, can be banal a...holes when it comes to Jews.
Like Hannah Arendt said "banality of evil".

Their anti-Semitism is stronger than their intellect, ethics, or talent.
In a weird way, this could be a source of pride for us. We're stronger than their hatred. And they look and sound stupid and banal.
Know their names, boycott their output. G-d will take care of the rest.
35. Ms
Gail ,   L.A.   (01.30.19)
The fan club of Roger waters,backwater,2nd rate,in the queens English,British rubbish.
36. Who cares where its hosted
Martain ,   NEW YORK   (01.30.19)
Who cares where the events are held. Bunch of nonesense aanyways. The whole thing should boycotted. Despicable..
37. Palestinians are not Israeli citizens
Gideon ,   USA   (01.31.19)
Therefore any talk about apartheid or oppression is ridiculous. They are the enemy, they support terror, some are terrorists, and they celebrate every terror act. Israeli arabs are citizens, they have every right jewish people have, and some serve in the army. Violations of human rights? Israel has no choice but to have checkpoints in the West Bank, and limit their movement, in order to defend its citizens.
38. Actually the Brits are responsible for the mess
Amy ,   Tel Aviv   (01.31.19)
In the Middle East, in Africa, and all over the world. Why are you still in the British Virgin Islands, in the Falkland Islands, and in many other locations?
39. YIMACH SHEMAM.
TEL EM STRAIGHT ,   SAFED HONESTY   (01.30.19)
40. Genesis 12 :3
TEL EM STRAIGHT ,   SAFED HONESTY   (01.30.19)
How is Brexit working out for you these days, not to mention the daily stabbings in London ?
41. BOLLOCKS TO THESE " ARTISTS "
COCKNEY GEEZER ,   LONDON INNIT   (01.30.19)
42. To the British Artists :
TEL EM STRAIGHT ,   SAFED HONESTY   (01.30.19)
Please be assured that Israel will survive with or without your love or support. Israelis have never claimed that Israel is perfect, nor should it be expected to be perfect .Israel has its problems ,same as everywhere else. But Israel is not all bad and you have distorted and overly negative views and perspective regarding the jewish state.
True, Israel does not always treat palestinian arabs well ,neither do the palestinian arabs treat israeli jews well ,but your criticism is only every against Israel ,only ever one way.Therefore ,your lack of balance and perspective diminishes your argument and renders your views irrelevant.
43. JUDEA
Fakenews idiots   (01.30.19)
44. BBC
Matt ,   Staten island   (01.31.19)
Tell BDS supporters and anti-semite, stay away from Israel.
45. The signatories SUPPORT the extermination of gays - SICK
Nannette ,   London   (01.31.19)
They've never spoken out against the killing of gays in PA or Hamas controlled areas, so obviously support those murders!
And I hope that they'll boycott the cancer cure which will soon be available from Israel!

46. If you dont like dont watch it
Jor   (01.31.19)
stupid pricks
47. Eight Years Ago You Scoffed At BDS
World Citizen ,   the world   (01.31.19)
Now Israelis are learning that people are serious about stopping your nation's unlawful actions against the Palestinian people.
48. British contribution to the conflict
גיגי ,   Tel Aviv   (02.03.19)
One can not ignore the British contribution to the middle East conflict by creating Jordan that could have easily been a Palestine for the Arabs who resided in the region.
The Brita had a bias towards the Arabs and executed Jewish underground fighters at the time of the holocaust .
Furtheremore he list of so called artists is mostly unknown and uninteresting and irrelevant .The Brits have not done well at tue Eurivision and are irrelevant .They send their worst.n
Last but nit least -the Eurovision is a stupid song contest anyway .
49. Yes, Boycott Israel, the ONLY democracy in the Middle East,
solomon ,   New York   (02.04.19)
where arabs make up almost 20% of the population, have equal rights, sit on the Supreme Court, are in government and business, and pray as they wish!
50. Free occupied Falklands, Gibraltar and a dozen other places
(02.08.19)
51. Boys will be boys and Brits(predominantly) will hate Jews!
(02.12.19)
52. So fortunate that all of these zilches are of no artistic
(02.13.19)
value to me.
Takes a particularly thick skull to entertain the notion of "Palestinian"-victim-hood, while being raped on a daily basis, by the very same Muslim hordes roaming streets of the Kingdom!?
Wouldn't you agree cretins?
53. Dirty stuff. Leave Eurovision and Uefa for Europeans.
Samuel ,   Free Jerusalem   (02.16.19)
54. Eurovision
Barbara ,   Israel   (05.09.19)
Why politicize a song contest? Why sign on something you really know little about? Help with a solution, not a boycott! Stand up, don't follow! Hey, where are you when events are held in countries where Israelis are not allowed? Think before you sign people!
55. Israel and Eurovision's Biggest Fiasco
theWall   (05.15.19)
56. That's such codswallop !!
joe wyse ,   hadera   (05.20.19)
I really think that it is repulsive to play the "whole world is against us " card. you sound like a typical Palestinian. It's just not true that the Brits hate us....only the fascist stooges, the bigoted, the ignorant, the jew baiters, the bullies , the pro islamic extremists do.
What about anti BDS JK Rowing, Helen Mirren, Hilary Mantel, Eric Burdon, Duran Duran, Rolling Stones, Brian May and Queen, Alan Parsons to name but a few at random? They do not support BDS and they visit Israel.They are a testament to the failure of BDS. We should acknowledge, thank and welcome them, and not insult the Brits.
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