As Israel faces cultural isolation, a few artists refuse to stay silent | The Jerusalem Post
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Nine years ago this week, Chrissie Hynde, the leader of the world-famous rock band The Pretenders, took to the stage at Tel Aviv’s Menorah Mivtahim Arena, waving a giant Israeli flag, as the appreciative crowd in the sold-out venue roared its approval.
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What happened
Nine years ago this week, Chrissie Hynde, the leader of the world-famous rock band The Pretenders, took to the stage at Tel Aviv’s Menorah Mivtahim Arena, waving a giant Israeli flag, as the appreciative crowd in the sold-out venue roared its approval.
Why it matters
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Common ground
The common ground is the underlying event itself; the contested part is how much weight readers should give to the framing around it.
Perspective signals
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Follow-up questions
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