Thom Yorke of Radiohead has posted another statement in regard to the band performing in Tel Aviv next Wednesday.
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— Thom Yorke (@thomyorke) July 11, 2017
Playing in a country isn’t the same as endorsing its government.
We’ve played in Israel for over 20 years through a succession of governments, some more liberal than others.
As we have in America.
We don’t endorse Netanyahu any more than Trump, but we still play in America.
Music, art and academia is about crossing borders not building them, about open minds not closed ones, about shared humanity, dialogue and freedom of expression. I hope that makes it clear Ken.