Morrissey says 'Israel is God's country' in first of two sold out shows

But despite his vocal support of the country, The Times of Israel described Morrissey's performance as "listless."

The Binyamina gig was the first in a series of two shows this month for Morrissey, who will take to the stage in Tel Aviv tomorrow (July 4).

Morrissey's public support for Israel is well documented and stretches back over 10 years.

In 2008, he rejected BDS demands to cancel a concert in Tel Aviv, defiantly performing and ending his show by saying "God Bless Israel."

The singer was also honoured by the mayor of Tel Aviv Ron Huldai, who gave him a key to the city in 2012. "I have become a small face of Tel Aviv. I will be very happy to represent with integrity and loyalty,” the singer said at the time.