Musicians for Palestine (2021 Letter)

In 2021, hundreds of musicians signed an open letter pledging to boycott performing in Israel.

On the record

• 2021 — More than 600 musicians signed an open letter pledging to boycott performing in Israel “until there is a free Palestine.” Reported signatories include Rage Against the Machine, Serj Tankian, Patti Smith, and Run the Jewels. [Rolling Stone]

Where Galil stands

Our opinion: Hundreds of artists agreed, in writing, not to play for Israeli audiences. We don’t stand with the pledge.

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