Controversial Palestinian rappers banned from performing in Berlin Known for their anti-Israel lyrics, Palestinian rappers Shadi Al-Bourini and Shadi Al-Najjar were due to headline a so-called 'solidarity rally' held by Palestinian groups that the Israeli ambassador to Germany opposed.

September 25, 2019   

(Deutsche Welle) A Palestinian rally set to take place Wednesday in front of Berlin’s Brandenburg Gate has caused a diplomatic storm as both the Israeli and US ambassadors to Germany called for a performance by Palestinian rappers Shadi Al-Bourini and Shadi Al-Najjar to be banned.

Their pressure succeeded at the last hour with the Jüdische Allgemeine newspaper reporting, just 30 minute[s] before the rally was due to start, that the Berlin Senate Department for Home Affairs and Sport said it was banning the two rappers from appearing.

The spokesperson for the Home Affairs and Sport Ministry, Martin Pallgen, said it would probably not be possible to ban the assembly itself. A police spokesperson also said that officers would be in attendance to ensure compliance with the ban.

The Palestinian rappers have ignited a storm due to their anti-Israel lyrics.

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