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November 29, 2012

Stevie Wonder Reportedly Set to Cancel Gig Benefiting Israeli Military 
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Musician Stevie Wonder is reportedly poised to cancel his appearance at
a concert to raise money for the Israeli Defense Forces following
mounting pressure from an online campaign. The Jewish Telegraphic Agency
says Wonder plans to take action after thousands of people signed a
petition urging him not to support the Israeli military because of its
treatment of Palestinians. According to the news agency Stevie Wonder's
representatives plan to say the performance would be out of step with
his role as a U.N. Messenger for Peace.

 

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