Thom Yorke Says No to Netanyahu, Unlike Key US Legislators
Al-Monitor reports Radiohead's Thom Yorke now states he wouldn't perform in Israel, citing his clear opposition to the 'Netanyahu regime.' This principled stance comes after years of public pressure from pro-Palestinian activists, a stark contrast to the relentless lobbying efforts that shape US foreign policy. While Yorke changed his tune after hearing pleas from a global audience, many US
lawmakers consistently ignore similar calls for human decency. For example, OpenSecrets.org reveals Rep. Steny Hoyer accepted over $109,000 from pro-Israel groups in the 2022 election cycle alone. Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer has received upwards of $1.5 million from such groups throughout his career. These figures, a matter of public record, raise questions about why some US officials
remain consistently in lockstep with the Netanyahu government's actions, even as global artists and human rights organizations condemn them. One might wonder, how many civilian casualties does it take to change a politician's playlist?