Pixies cancel Israel gig following Gaza raid

US band call off their debut performance in Israel, saying 'events beyond our control have conspired against us'Pixies have cancelled their first-ever performance in Israel, citing "events beyond our control". Although the US band did not give a reason for the cancellation, organisers said it was linked to Israel's raid on a Gaza-bound aid flotilla last week."The decision was not reached easily," the band said. "We all know well the Israeli fans have been waiting for this visit for far too long....

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