‘Arab Idol’ winner puts Hamas in uneasy spot

[oberliner]

Last edited Sat Jun 29, 2013, 03:04 PM - Edit history (1)

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Some conservative Palestinians, including members of the Hamas government, criticized the show, saying it showcased indecently dressed women and the mixing of genders, which they say goes against Islam.

Assaf’s media campaign manager Wael Yazagi told Al Arabiya English that Hamas refused to allow a celebration for Assaf.

He said Platinum Records, which has a recording contract with Assaf, does not allow him to sing in Gaza, but his campaign people insisted on organizing some form of reception in which Assaf was going to sing.

“We were fully ready, equipped the stadium and everything was on standby with all necessary logistical services, but unfortunately they (Hamas) did not allow us to hold it. There was no authorization,” Yazagi said.

Edit to Add Link:

http://english.alarabiya.net/en/perspective/analysis/2013/06/28/-Arab-Idol-winner-puts-Hamas-in-uneasy-spot.html

[DURHAM D]

1. Here is a link to an OP with video from the Arab Idol show -

http://www.democraticunderground.com/1017127824

Beautiful young people being "indecent" as they sing two songs from Les Miz...

[LeftishBrit]

3. Thanks!

[azurnoir]

2. excerpt from what????? no link

but welcome back nice to see your feeling yourself again

[azurnoir]

4. Thanks for adding the link

it really does help