700 artists declare cultural boycott of Israel to support Palestinians 'trapped in Gazaschwitz'

Seven hundred prominent artists have pledged to accept no professional invitations to Israel or funding from institutions linked to the Israeli government "until it complies with international law and universal principles of human rights."
Writers, filmmakers, composers and actors say their cultural boycott is a "non-violent gesture of support for those Palestinians trapped in Gaza."

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700 artists declare cultural boycott of Israel to support Palestinians 'trapped in Gazaschwitz' Rtr4owb1.si

"I often feel in despair when I think of the suffering of the Palestinian people living and dying under an apartheid state that disregards international law and universal principles of human rights," Alexei Sayle, an English stand-up comedian, author and actor, said.

According to one of the leading British filmmakers, Ken Loach, the cause of the Palestinians is "the great cause of our time."

"Their oppression by the State of Israel breaks international law and the Geneva Convention. The US finances and supports those crimes, along with Britain and the European Union. In those circumstances, civil society must act," he stated. The boycott of cultural projects sponsored by the Israeli State is the least we can do. Many of us think the boycott should be more extensive!"

Pink Floyd co-founder Roger Waters stated that he is supporting "all those courageous Israelis and Palestinians who are trying to make peace for themselves and for their neighbors."

"Join us on the barricades. The air above the parapet is clean," Waters wrote.

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700 artists declare cultural boycott of Israel to support Palestinians 'trapped in Gazaschwitz'

700 artists declare cultural boycott of Israel to support Palestinians 'trapped in Gazaschwitz'

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