Singer cancels Jerusalem gig

DUBLIN - Singer Sinead O'Connor said last night she would not be taking part in a concert in Jerusalem on June 21st

DUBLIN - Singer Sinead O'Connor said last night she would not be taking part in a concert in Jerusalem on June 21st. Reports said yesterday she had received death threats over her participation in the event, organised by an Israeli and Palestinian peace group.

Ms O'Connor said in a statement she had cancelled her appearance as soon as she heard of the threat, out of concern for her children and comusicians.

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