BDS calls to boycott the singer who supported Israel: "Unacceptable"

The BDS movement in Jordan is calling for a boycott of Andrea Bocelli's upcoming concert in Petra next month, due to his public support for Israel. In an official statement, it was written that it is "unacceptable" for Petra to become a stage for a person who raised funds "for the occupation army." The organizers see the concert as an opportunity to strengthen Jordan's standing.

The BDS movement in Jordan has issued a call to boycott the planned performance of Italian tenor Andrea Bocelli, scheduled to take place on November 27, 2026, in the city of Petra. The reason: his long-standing public support for Israel, particularly his performance in Tel Aviv in 2022 before an audience that included Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu. In the official statement published on the movement's X account, it was written: "It is unacceptable that Petra, one of the most iconic sites in Jordan and the Arab world, should become a stage for a person who raised funds for the occupation army." The concert is part of Bocelli's "Romanza" world tour, marking 30 years of his career. The CEO of the organizing association stated that this is an opportunity to present Jordan to the world and strengthen its status as a cultural destination. As of the time of publication, no official response has been received from Bocelli. The article presents the BDS position while using the term "anti-Semitic" to describe the movement, and emphasizes Bocelli's support for Israel as a fact.