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Bruno Mars Fled Isreal Shortly After Initial Hamas Attacks, Was Set to Perform Historic Sho

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Bruno Mars, set to make history with back-to-back concerts at Tel Aviv’s HaYarkon Park, abruptly canceled his show on Saturday amid escalating tensions in Israel.

Mars was poised to become only the third American artist to perform two sold-out concerts at the 70,000-capacity venue, following the footsteps of Madonna in 2009 and Michael Jackson in 1993. His first concert last Wednesday, lasting nearly four hours with two local Tel Aviv acts opening, was met with immense anticipation.

However, as reports of a coordinated Hamas-led terrorist attack emerged early Saturday, the situation escalated rapidly. Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu declared the nation to be “at war” with Hamas later that day. Consequently, Live Nation Israel, the concert’s promoter, announced the cancellation in the afternoon.

By 2 p.m., Bruno Mars and his 60-person crew were at Ben Gurion Airport, en route to Athens. Tickets for the canceled show were refunded to the credit cards used for the purchase. According to Billboard, the gear for his band was left behind.

American military aid is headed to Israel after Hamas aimed at southern Israel. President Joe Biden spoke with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu about the attack ahead of the send.

Over 600 people have been killed in the attacks, with another 100 kidnapped. In retaliation, 313 people were killed in Gaza via air strikes.

According to BBC, the U.S. will also attempt to block the nation’s enemies from attacking Israel in the current struggle. The fleet sent by America includes US Navy ships, fighter jets, and an aircraft carrier, stationed in the eastern Mediterranean.

Secretary of State Anthony Blinkin stated the nation is currently looking to verify reports of American citizens dead in the attacks.

Blinkin told ABC, “this is a massive terrorist attack that is gunning down Israeli civilians in their towns, in their homes, and as we’ve seen so graphically, literally dragging people across the border with Gaza.

“So, you can imagine the impact this is having throughout Israel. And the world should be revolted at what it has seen.”

Hamas acted with Iran to attack Israel, receiving public support from Iran’s president Ebrahim Raisi, who stated Israel should be held accountable for endangering the region.

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Here’s The Death Toll From The Israel Music Festival Attack

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Tensions between Israel and Hamas have continued to grow. Over the weekend, after the former declared war following a massive attack, “Uptown Funk” singer Bruno Mars was forced to cancel the second day of his concert in Tel Aviv’s Park HaYarkon due to safety concerns. The 2023 Tribe Of Nova Festival, held on October 7 in southern Israel, was attacked by militant forces.

Reports in the region are still gathering the facts as outlets verify the gruesome footage shared on social media. What is known so far? Outlets such as CBC and CNN have reported the death toll from the Israel music festival attack, confirming that at least 260 people have been recovered from festival grounds. As of Monday, October 9, the total number of attendees has not been revealed.

During U2’s recent concert at The Sphere in Las Vegas, frontman and Nobel Peace Prize nominee Bono offered his condolences to the people, families, and other loved ones of those affected by the attack.

“In the light of what’s happened in Israel and Gaza, a song about non-violence seems somewhat ridiculous, even laughable, but our prayers have always been for peace and for non-violence,” Bono told the crowd. “But our hearts and our anger, you know where that’s pointed. So sing with us… and those beautiful kids at that music festival. It was a festival of music and peace. A festival of music and peace. Can you imagine?”

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Tragedy Strikes Israeli Electronic Music Festival Amid Regional Conflict

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A cloud of tragedy descended upon the Israeli electronic music scene. An attack unfolded at an outdoor electronic music festival near the Gaza Strip. These attacks occurred over the weekend amidst ongoing conflict between Hamas militant group and Israel. Universo Paralello, known for its vibrant celebration of electronic music, turned into a scene of chaos and devastation. The region has been grappling with the consequences of the attack. CNN reported that at least 260 people lost their lives in the wake of a Hamas attack on the festival, sending shockwaves through the nation. Additionally, an undisclosed number of festival attendees appeared to have been reportedly taken hostage Hamas operatives. This adds to the gravity of the situation.

Moreover, the festival’s organizers, Universo Paralello and Tribe of Nova production team released a statement. They expressed their deep shock and sorrow. “Universo Paralello and Tribe of Nova production team are stunned and in pain,” the statement read. “We reinforced and shared the grief of the families of the missing. We are doing everything in our power to assist the security forces, maintaining constant contact with them and remaining in the area to aid in the search for the missing.”

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Devastating Attacks Cause Chaos In Israel

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TOPSHOT – Demonstrators clash with Israeli riot police during a protest against the Israeli government’s judicial reform plan in Tel Aviv on July 24, 2023. Israeli lawmakers on July 24 approved a key clause of a controversial judicial reform plan that aims to curb the powers of the Supreme Court in striking down government decisions. (Photo by JACK GUEZ / AFP) (Photo by JACK GUEZ/AFP via Getty Images)

Subsequently, in response to the tragedy, President Biden issued a statement expressing solidarity with Israel. “In this moment of tragedy, I want to say to them and to the world and to terrorists everywhere that the United States stands with Israel,” Biden said. “We will not ever fail to have their back. We’ll make sure that they have the help their citizens need and they can continue to defend themselves.”

The open-air Tribe of Nova music festival will unfortunately be remembered as a dark chapter in Israeli history. It marks one of the worst civilian massacres in the country’s history. With at least 260 lives lost and an undetermined number of individuals taken hostage, the festival’s joyous celebration of electronic music turned into a nightmarish ordeal that will leave a lasting impact on Israel and its music community. The attack further underscores the pressing need for peace and stability in the region.

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Here Is Where The Israel Music Festival Attack Occurred

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I’m desperate for the day when we no longer have to write explainer articles about terrorist attacks, but unfortunately and tragically, today is not that day. More than 260 bodies have been recovered so far from the site of the Tribe Of Nova trance music festival in Re’im, a village in southern Israel, after “Palestinian militants stormed the festival and opened fire as part of a huge surprise attack on Israel” on Saturday, October 7, as BBC News relayed — citing a rescue agency called Zaka.

As per The New York Times, Hamas is “the Palestinian militant group that controls the Gaza Strip,” and it “launched in largest surprise attack in decades,” and as of this morning, October 9, “more than 1,100 people have been killed in Israel and Gaza […] with the death roll expected to rise.”

According to multiple reports from such reputed sources as The Washington Post and The New Yorker, the Nova festival (also referred to as Supernova Sukkot) “was one of the first sites targeted.” CNN described the festival grounds as being “in a rural farmland area near the Gaza-Israel border.”

Bruno Mars was scheduled to perform on Saturday at Park HaYarkon in Tel Aviv, Israel, but his headlining concert was canceled in the horrifying aftermath. Across the world at the newly opened The Sphere in Las Vegas, Bono and U2 honored the victims.

“We sing for our brothers and sisters, who they themselves were singing at the Supernova Sukkot festival in Israel,” Bono said in the below clip. “We sing for those. Our people. Our kind of people. Music people. Playful, experimental people. Our kind of people. We sing for them.”

Kylie Jenner Deletes Post Supporting Israel, Mia Khalifa Calls On Journalists To Hold Her Accountable

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Kylie Jenner has deleted an Instagram post in which she expressed support for Israel. The post, which showed the Israeli flag and read “Now and always, we stand with the people of Israel!”, came after the resumption of hostilities in the nation. An incursion by Hamas, a Palestinian militant organization, was met with a declaration of war by Israel. Both sides have accused the other of civilian atrocities as the death toll has already surpassed 1100. The Gaza Strip is the smaller of the two enclaves that form Palestine and has been under Israeli military occupation since the 1960s. Western nations have largely fallen in behind Israel. Meanwhile, nations such as Iran, and other organizations such as Hezbollah have praised Hamas.

Jenner’s post-and-delete was called out by Mia Khalifa, the Lebanese activist and former adult actress. However, Khalifa also took aim at media outlets that will in all likelihood not press Jenner on the decision. “If true journalism exists, the next person to talk to Kylie Jenner will ask for her opinion on geopolitical tensions in the Middle East and not break eye contact until she can string one coherent sentence together since she wants to take a stance to her 400M followers so badly,” Khalifa wrote on X.

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Death Toll Rises In Israel And Palestine

At the time of writing, Israel has refused to release an official death toll of the Hamas attacks that sparked the latest war between the two sides. However, officials have claimed the number could be as high as 700. Meanwhile, Palestinian officials claim that Gaza has been officially blockaded by Israel. Furthermore, officials have said that Israel’s promise of “mighty vengeance” that will be “felt for generations” is a thinly veiled excuse to directly attack Palestinian civilians. Palestinian casualties are also believed to be in the hundreds as Israel bombed houses, road infrastructure, and mosques. At least 78 Palestinian children are believed to be among the nearly 500 dead.

However, questions have been raised as to why the Hamas attack was so successful. The Israeli military was seemingly caught off-guard almost 50 years to the day after Israel was hit with a surprise attack from Egypt and Syria in the Yom Kippur War. Anti-Palestinian security measures have been a pillar of Benjamin Netanyahu’s right-wing government. However, Hamas forces were able to enter Israel and attack settlements at will in the initial attack this week. The ongoing conflict

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6ix9ine Announces Israel Tour, Launches New Instagram Page

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6ix9ine just announced new shows in Israel and the launch of a new Instagram page. It seems that snitch labels failed to stop him from keeping his hustle up, as he’s now looking internationally for concert gigs. Moreover, he booked a headline performance at Rishon Lezion’s Live Park Amphitheater in Israel. Not only that, but the event will feature other Israeli rappers like Peled, Shahar Soul, and Eden Derso. Also, Tekashi also announced a new Instagram page with his friend Leyh. Even though it’s only about a day old, it already has almost 250,000 followers as of writing this article.

MIAMI, FLORIDA – MAY 27: Tekashi 6ix9ine hosts the Memorial Day Weekend Kickoff at MAD CLUB Wynwood on May 27, 2021 in Miami, Florida. (Photo by Johnny Nunez/Getty Images)

Furthermore, tickets for the “GUMMO” rapper’s Israel show begin at NIS 300 or around $85, according to Y Net News. His newest Instagram page, The Biggest Opp, might reflect him setting up more big things in the summer and wanting to become just that. Moreover, he wrote about the new account on his verified page. “I start today follow @thebigggestttoppp that’s my second page but ima post there more then here,” he wrote. “Im with my friend @madaboutleyh. We on a girls trip. So, like yeah please nobody get mad at me :/ or her please fr.

“We out here livin life,” the Brooklyn artist continued. “Tranna make it. Fr fr I don’t even f**k wit future but he made that song bout my life he told me that fr fr ask Boston Richey. But any way suck my d**k see me when u see me.” While that post seemingly disappeared from his page, he does address the account in his Valentine’s Day message.

“HAPPY VALENTINES DAY TO ALL THE GIRLS GETTING CHEATED ON,” he expressed. “STARTING TOMORROW I CHANGE MY LIFE AROUND. I HAD FUN, I LOVED EVERY MOMENT OF VACATION. BUT THIS YEAR IM GIVING YOU ME. 69 + DANNY. @thebigggestttoppp IS MY NEW PAGE THAT WILL BE MY EVERYDAY PAGE FOLLOW.” For what it’s worth, the rapper and his friend already posted some vacation snaps on their Instagram Story. Regardless, stay tuned to HNHH for the latest antics, new Instagram posts, tour, and updates on 6ix9ine.

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