Irish musician Gilbert O'Sullivan, who was scheduled to perform in Israel this summer, on Tuesday announced the cancelation of his concert over "political climate" in the country.
The production office of his show in Israel said they received a communique from the singer's managers, saying that with rising security tensions, and in light of British Foreign Ministry's warning "about protests in Israel," the singer feels uncomfortable about performing in the Jewish state.
"We've tried to get the artist to reconsider and have invited his production managers to tour Israel prior to his appearance, but they were adamant about canceling, and we're as disappointed about it as his Israeli fans are. Those who purchased tickets will be appropriately reimbursed."
The 76-year-old singer, who shot to fame following his 1972 hit "Alone Again," performed in Israel twice back in 2009.
The Irish singer was among few of his countrymen who have performed in the state. Ireland has been known to be among most anti-Israel European countries when it comes to legislation.
In 2018, the Irish Senate partially advanced a bill meant to outlaw the import of goods from Jewish settlements in the West Bank and east Jerusalem, as well as cities and towns in the Golan Heights.
According to the proposal, any imports from "illegal settlements in occupied territories" would lead not only to a fine of up to €250,000, but a five year prison term as well.