The Black Eyed Peas leader said that politics don’t dictate its actions, with pressure from pro-Palestinian activists unable to deter him from performing in Israel and maintaining ties to the country’s high-tech scene. [UnitedwithIsrael] A Palestinian-led movement has for years urged artists to boycott Israel over its treatment of the Palestinians. Major performers including [Lorde] and [Lana Del Ray] have canceled appearances under pressure while other stars including [Madonna] and Bob Dylan have defied it. The movement is known as BDS for its calls for boycotts, divestment and sanctions against Israel. In recent months, BDS trolls have attacked actress Helen...
Monitoring Antisemitism Intel
