Charlotte Church denies being anti-Semitic after singer is slammed for protest anthem during pro-Palestine concert | 2BFQUDI | 2024-03-03 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 music — which is well-liked 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 Campaign who say the slogan refers to "the suitable of all Palestinians to freedom, equality and justice".
Church addressed what she referred to as "alarmist" reviews in a reside broadcast on Instagram in the present day.
She stated: "Simply to make clear my intentions there, I'm on no account antisemitic. I'm preventing for the liberation of all individuals. I've a deep heart for all religions and all distinction.
"It was a gorgeous, lovely occasion. But sadly, the powers that be can't have that. [They] can't have such a strong image of resistance as what we labored in the direction of on Saturday."
Church confirmed the gig had ended with a chant of the phrases "from the river to the sea, Palestine shall be free".
She stated: "Clearly, if you already know the history of all of it, [it is] not an antisemitic chant calling for the obliteration of Israel. It isn't that in any means shape or type. It's calling for the peaceable coexistence of Israelis and Palestinians."
<!-- End of Brightcove Player --> Church added that "numerous different lovely songs… of liberation and freedom" have been additionally performed on the event, including Arabic songs, Welsh songs, and South African songs from the anti-Apartheid movement, "the lyrics of which have been adapted to the state of affairs in Palestine".
Youngsters have been amongst these singing, clapping and stomping on stage on the Bedwas Workmen's Corridor, 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: "Numerous us are feeling a variety 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 front 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 cash for the Middle East Youngsters's Alliance charity.
The Campaign Against Antisemitism needs the Charity Commission to research.
It informed The Solar: "At greatest Charlotte Church has been tone deaf however at worst she is using her voice to fire up hatred.
"You can't stoop decrease than using your stardom to show youngsters to sing extremist lyrics in a village hall."
It stated the track was genocidal, including: "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 concerning".
He informed The Solar: "Those that joined in should hold their heads in shame."
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