Indonesia’s Muslim council urges cancellation of Andrea Bocelli shows over Israel ties

The Indonesian Ulema Council (MUI), a prominent Muslim representative body, has formally requested the cancellation of upcoming concerts by Italian tenor Andrea Bocelli in Indonesia. The council’s opposition is rooted in Bocelli’s past professional engagements involving Israel, specifically citing a 2022 concert held in Tel Aviv and his participation in a 2010 fundraiser for the Israel Defense Forces (IDF).