Ankara: British pop icon Robbie Williams has announced the cancellation of his highly anticipated Istanbul concert, originally scheduled for October 7, citing concerns for public safety. The decision comes after mounting pressure from Turkish NGOs and social media campaigns demanding the concert be called off, amid accusations targeting Williams over his Jewish heritage and past performances in Israel.

The planned Istanbul show coincided with the second anniversary of the Hamas attacks on southern Israeli communities, which triggered Israel’s military actions in Gaza. This timing fueled criticism from pro-Palestinian groups and social media activists in Turkey, who labeled Williams as “Zionist,” amplifying calls to cancel the event.

Bubilet, the ticketing company responsible for the ev

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