Sir Paul McCartney has said that he will not be going to Israel to receive the Wolf Prize for Music.
The Wolf Prize is an Israeli award to living scientists and artists for "achievements in the interest of mankind and friendly relations among people ... irrespective of nationality, race, colour, religion, sex or political views."
The world-renowned musician was awarded the prize in November for being “one of the greatest songwriters of all time.” Sir Paul’s songs, the prize jury noted, “will be sung and savoured as long as there are human beings to lift up their voices.”
However he announced this week that he will not attend the awards ceremony in the Knesset at the end of May, citing his busy schedule.
