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Bon Iver fans outraged over band’s donation to Israeli-Palestinian peace charity

Folk band’s philanthropy angers anti-Israel social media activists

May 29, 2024 12:17
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Justin Vernon of Bon Iver has faced criticism from all sides after announcing a donation to an Israeli-Palestine coexistence charity (Photo by Ben Gabbe/Getty Images)
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One of America's biggest indie bands, Bon Iver, is facing criticism from fans after donating money to Israel-Palestine co-existence charity, Standing Together.

The Grammy-award-winning band fronted by singer-songwriter Justin Vernon is famed for collaborations with Kanye West, James Blake and Taylor Swift.

Bon Iver announced donations to different organisations that “aid communities in need”. These have included an American political candidate, a Palestinian charity, and on Tuesday, the band said they would donate to Standing Together.

The grassroots movement mobilises Jews and Palestinians in “pursuit of peace, equality, and social and climate justice.” The movement seeks to build “peace and independence for Israelis and Palestinians, full equality for all citizens, and true social, economic, and environmental justice.”