Singer Alanis Morissette defies boycott, threats over Israel concert

Pop singer Alanis Morissette arrived in Israel today for a concert at Tel Aviv’s Nokia Theater; she last performed there in 2000.

Alanis @Morissette at the Western Wall today, ahead of her concert in #TelAviv tomorrow. Welcome to #Israel Alanis! pic.twitter.com/okR0haL2

— Arsen Ostrovsky (@Ostrov_A) December 2, 2012

The usual voices of intolerance are protesting the Grammy Award-winning songwriter’s visit.

Alanis Morissette, the Palestinian picket line is right in front of you, please don't cross it. Don't play apartheid Israel -BDS

— DPAI (@DPAI1) December 2, 2012

Alanis Morissette and her young child have had their lives threatened by anti-Israel "peace" activists. Now, THAT is ironic.

— Roofer On Fire (@roofer_on_fire) December 2, 2012

Alanis @Morissette is playing Israel tonight…Please encourage her to cancel. #AlanisMorissette #BoycottIsrael #BDS #gaza

— …….. …… (@jennnsolo) December 2, 2012

Disappointed to hear Alanis @Morissette is endorsing apartheid and playing Israel. #BDS

— ORH (@ORHamilton) December 2, 2012

.@morissette #IsraelArmy shoots a #ShadiSalamehMasharqa (22). Who'll b shot when yr on stage in #Israel? #BoycottIsrael http://t.co/TSSrfx4p

— Tali (@TaliShapiro) December 2, 2012

As Morissette defies the threats and boycotts, Israeli fans are showing their appreciation:

Alanis @Morissette is coming 2 preform in #Israel. Please support her making a stand for democracy and peace. RT http://t.co/J5SkJs7p

— StandWithUs Israel (@standwithusintl) December 2, 2012

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THANK YOU #AlanisMorissette for saying YES to performing in #Israel & standing FOR #democracy #SingerUnderFire

— cw (@peacexpieces) December 2, 2012

@morissette Alanis, thank you for coming in Israel! 🙂
We love you
Bless your soul and keep going.

— hadar curiel (@curielhad) December 2, 2012

Stay Strong Alanis! Thank you for supporting Israel the only democracy in the middle east. You Rock!!

— Majestic (@MtlMajestic) December 2, 2012

If only more entertainers had the courage to stand for Israel without apology or retreat.

Thank you, Alanis.

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