Dolev 866 Posted September 3, 2014 Share Posted September 3, 2014 A video released by Lady Gaga in which she greets her Israel fans with a “Shalom†has provoked mixed responses from Arab fans and social medial users. "Shalom, Israel," the pop superstar said in the brief greeting. "I'm so excited to perform my new tour in Tel Aviv," she added in reference to her concert scheduled for Sept. 13. The short video message has gone viral online, with many Arab users labeling her as “disgusting†and "devilish†and having “no sensitivities†amid the recent Israeli offensive on Gaza which resulted in the deaths of more than 2,000 Palestinians and more than 73 Israelis. “She is disgusting and I never liked her because her values are nonexistent. Now she has validated everything I have ever thought of it,†one Facebook user wrote. Another seemingly non-Arab user wrote: “The lack of sensitivity is, in my opinion, the worst of the sins!†But other users expressed anger at the negative reactions to Gaga’s message. “I'm no fan of hers, and I doubt her intentions are humanitarian, but the reactions here seem disproportionate to what she said in the video. If you think that a performer shouldn't visit or perform in any country which is occupying another country/land and causing unnecessary suffering for those who are occupied, then let's hope you were equally disgusted by any non-American artist performing in the United States between 2003 and 2011 for the exact same reasons,†one user wrote. Gaga’s announcement came as a number of artists canceled or postponed their shows because of the recent conflict, which ended last week in accordance with a ceasefire agreement. Among the artists who canceled were Neil Young, America, the Backstreet Boys and Lana Del Rey. Before playing in Israel, Gaga’s ArtRave: The ARTPOP Ball Tour will come to Dubai on Sept. 10, in wat will be her first concert in the Arab world. The tour is in support of her fourth studio album ARTPOP. Al-Arabiya English Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bebe 17,094 Posted September 3, 2014 Share Posted September 3, 2014 It's a shame that she is going tbh. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Born Brave 2,072 Posted September 3, 2014 Share Posted September 3, 2014 :( Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Admin 24,441 Posted September 3, 2014 Share Posted September 3, 2014 Glad she didn't cancel. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr Josh 3 Posted September 3, 2014 Share Posted September 3, 2014 Yeah k Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
SweetEscape 654 Posted September 3, 2014 Share Posted September 3, 2014 mess Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Teal Ambition 47,805 Posted September 3, 2014 Share Posted September 3, 2014 Yeah k ▌│█║▌║▌║ before I am Canadian, I am Chromatican ║▌║▌║█│▌ Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
GagaMyBlood95 9,915 Posted September 3, 2014 Share Posted September 3, 2014 Glad she didn't cancel. Same! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kermit the frog 1,921 Posted September 3, 2014 Share Posted September 3, 2014 It's a shame that she is going tbh. Why? There are people in that country who have nothing to do with the war and this might be the only chance in their lifetime to see her. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mariann 301 Posted September 3, 2014 Share Posted September 3, 2014 I still think it's a bad idea to go there but at least her fans get a chance to see her. :( Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Evan Peters 10,748 Posted September 3, 2014 Share Posted September 3, 2014 are they mad that she's just going to Israel in general or that she's being so welcome and nice to the country itself? Why shouldn't an artist visit a country for a tour? I can see the whole danger to her but the comments chosen don't even mention that. All they are doing is calling her desensitized and devilish (which I don't even understand how going to a country to perform a concert suddenly means she's on one side of the war and that she's blinded by what Israel has done?) emma roberts is an abuser Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
garnite 8 Posted September 3, 2014 Share Posted September 3, 2014 the difference between the american occupation and the israeli one is that the american occupation was never intended to be a permanent, eternal occupation with no withdrawal, so it's not a fair comparison. and if i lived in palestine i might be a little less warm to a pop star announcing a performance in a state that had just been blowing the hell out of mine as soon as they began a ceasefire. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Atlas 1 Posted September 3, 2014 Share Posted September 3, 2014 Glad she didn't cancel. Exactly. Why should she cancel the way to get her own money just because some people don't want her to? That's like saying I should quit my job as the CEO of a rich company just because it'll make my friends happy. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gypsy Life 118,907 Posted September 3, 2014 Share Posted September 3, 2014 I'm an arab and I ain't bothered. Normal teenagers wanting to see their favorite artist live and political figures are different people. Some shouldn't face the consequences of the actions other people are doing. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Allison M 357 Posted September 3, 2014 Share Posted September 3, 2014 I still think it's a bad idea to go there but at least her fans get a chance to see her. :( Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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