The mayor of a Belgian municipality has reportedly pulled the plug on a scheduled performance by metal outfit Disturbed in response to singer David Draiman's stance on the conflict in Gaza. Israel's military campaign, sparked by the October 2023 terrorist attack by Hamas on Israeli soil that saw around 1,200 people killed and 251 people taken hostage, has resulted in the death of more than 58,000 Palestinians, according to the Hamas-run health ministry. Israel has denied any genocidal intent, which requires certain thresholds to be met in order to be legally recognised – a case brought forward by South Africa to The International Court of Justice accusing Israel of committing genocide against Palestinians is ongoing.
Author: Stef Lach
Published at: 2025-10-11 22:57:16
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