Lorde’s dilemma

It’s no surprise Israel’s

ambassador to NZ wishes to meet Lorde for ‘friendly discussions’ over the cancelation of her tour of Israel.

It is equally no surprise the Israeli international propaganda machine has swung into action.

Ambassador Gerberg’s statement that Lorde is

succumbing to ‘hateful agenda’ of the disinvestment policy promoted by the Boycott Disinvestment Sanctions (BDS) movement, and is ‘encouraging animosity in the region’ by refusing to play Tel Aviv (Press Dec 28) is pure alternative facts.

One does not need to embrace

BDS policy to protest the welldocumented illegality and inhumanity of Israel’s occupation.

I suggest she accept Ambassador Gerberg’s invitation then travel to Israel and Palestine on a private visit; on the condition she have unrestricted access to the West Bank and Gaza, and its political leaders, so she may make an informed decision re a possible concert based on her own observations and conscience.

As ‘the only democracy in the Middle East,’ according to the ambassador, the proposal will meet with his approval I’m sure.

G.M Waring

Nelson

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