Charlotte Church denies being anti-Semitic after singer is slammed for protest anthem during pro-Palestine concert | Y56645K | 2024-03-01 06:08:01
Charlotte Church denies being anti-Semitic after singer is slammed for protest anthem during pro-Palestine concert | Y56645K | 2024-03-01 06:08:01
Church, 38, was heavily criticised after she led a 100-strong choir in a
CHARLOTTE Church has denied being antisemitic after she took part in a controversial chant.
Church, 38, was heavily criticised after she led a 100-strong choir in a rendition of From the River to the Sea at a live performance.
It references Israel which lies between the River Jordan in the east to the Mediterranean Sea within the west.
The chant is very controversial as many individuals see it as calling for the destruction of the state of Israel.
British Jews have repeatedly warned left-wing activists that the track — which is fashionable with terror groups — voices a want to see Israel destroyed.
It follows outrage last week when activists beamed the lyrics on to the Big Ben tower, sparking a row over democracy and mob rule.
That is disputed by organisations such as the Palestinian Solidarity Marketing campaign who say the slogan refers to "the best of all Palestinians to freedom, equality and justice".
Church addressed what she referred to as "alarmist" stories in a stay broadcast on Instagram immediately.
She stated: "Just to clarify my intentions there, I'm on no account antisemitic. I'm preventing for the liberation of all individuals. I have a deep coronary heart for all religions and all difference.
"It was a stupendous, lovely event. But sadly, the powers that be can't have that. [They] can't have such a strong image of resistance as what we worked in the direction of on Saturday."
Church confirmed the gig had ended with a chant of the words "from the river to the ocean, Palestine might be free".
She stated: "Clearly, if you understand the history of it all, [it is] not an antisemitic chant calling for the obliteration of Israel. It isn't that in any means form or type. It is calling for the peaceful coexistence of Israelis and Palestinians."
<!-- End of Brightcove Player --> Church added that "a lot of different lovely songs… of liberation and freedom" have been additionally carried out at the event, including Arabic songs, Welsh songs, and South African songs from the anti-Apartheid motion, "the lyrics of which have been adapted to the state of affairs in Palestine".
Youngsters have been amongst those singing, clapping and stomping on stage on the Bedwas Workmen's Hall, Caerphilly.
Ex-child star soprano Charlotte, 38, draped herself in a keffiyeh scarf, which for British supporters has develop into a logo of Palestinian solidarity.
She informed the gang of 150 individuals: "Plenty of us are feeling a whole lot of emotion.
"This can be a protected area to only breathe and sing and get it all out."
She then belted out a music titled Cease the Occupation and was introduced with a bottle of champagne as a thank-you after a 40-minute set.
It was given to her in entrance of an enormous Palestine flag by choir director Wendy Lewis, who accused Israel of genocide and urged ticket-holders to boycott Israeli items.
The occasion was raising money for the Middle East Youngsters's Alliance charity.
The Campaign Against Antisemitism needs the Charity Fee to research.
It advised The Sun: "At greatest Charlotte Church has been tone deaf but at worst she is utilizing her voice to fire up hatred.
"You can't stoop lower than using your stardom to teach youngsters to sing extremist lyrics in a village corridor."
It stated the music was genocidal, adding: "Singing it isn't standing up for human rights."
Jewish MP Andrew Percy, who stated he felt safer in Israel than within the UK, described Charlotte's sing-along as "deeply regarding".
He informed The Sun: "Those that joined in should grasp their heads in shame."
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