West Bank cancels Leonard Cohen concert in protest against Israel

Palestinian hosts call off Canadian singer's gig amid claims it was a hollow attempt to 'balance' Tel Aviv performanceA Leonard Cohen concert planned in Ramallah on the West Bank in September has been cancelled after the artist became embroiled in a campaign to boycott Israel.The 74-year-old Canadian singer-songwriter announced he would perform in Tel Aviv as part of his world tour. The Ramallah date was added later, allegedly in response to pro-Palestinian campaigners who had tried to dissuade ...

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