The BBC reports that the Pixies have canceled their concert in Israel, citing “events beyond our control.” They report:
The group did not specify why they were pulling out of the show, which was due to take place in Tel Aviv on 9 June.
However, organisers said the decision was linked to Israel’s deadly raid on a Gaza-bound aid flotilla last week.
Read the complete BBC article here.
Boycott From Within originally published an Open Letter calling on the Pixies to boycott Israel.