Exclusive: Leonard Cohen to perform in West Bank as well as Israel 
By Avi Issacharoff, Haaretz Correspondent
By Avi Issacharoff, Haaretz Correspondent
International music legend Leonard Cohen will perform in the West Bank city of Ramallah two days after his upcoming performance in Israel, Haaretz has learned.
The concert in Ramallah is set to be held on September 26, in the Palestinian city’s Cultural Palace; about 1,000 fans are expected to attend.
Cohen’s decision came after pro-Palestinian activists attempted to dissuade the singer from performing in Israel.
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The activists had urged supporters to “apply pressure during his tour by local groups along his path,” in an appeal circulated on various pro-Palestinian mailing lists.
The sponsor of Cohen’s concert in Israel, Discount Bank, confirmed the event on Wednesday; it is scheduled to take place at Ramat Gan Stadium on September 24.
The announcement put an end to the persistent rumors circulating in the past few months that the Canadian singer-songwriter’s visit would be cancelled.
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edna said,
June 26, 2009 at 23:23
Imagine if (if only) Cohen were to perform ONLY in Ramallah, and NOT in Tel Aviv, or even better, first in Ramallah, and then in Gaza! That would take true courage.
Elana said,
June 28, 2009 at 08:24
A musician does not only perform in order to show his support for the actions of the ruling government. I hope that his performance instills a spirit of peace and holiness amongst the attendees of both concerts.