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Coldplay's reaction to two Israeli fans at London concert causes controversy
- Coldplay’s Chris Martin invited two Israeli women on stage during a September 2, 2025, concert at Wembley Stadium, where the crowd responded with mixed boos and cheers.
- The women briefly considered concealing their nationality but chose to say Israel, which led to viral footage and accusations that Martin dehumanized them amid the ongoing Israel-Gaza war.
- Martin emphasized human equality by thanking the women and welcoming people in the audience from Palestine, a gesture that drew both applause and further controversy.
- One fan admitted that admitting their origins in front of such a massive crowd of 90,000 was intimidating, highlighting the pressure they felt during the moment.
- The incident sparked backlash from Jewish groups demanding Martin allow Israelis to express their identity freely and highlighted challenges in addressing identities during the prolonged conflict.
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Coldplay slammed for ‘dehumanizing’ Israeli fans at Wembley concert
The incident quickly went viral on social media, drawing sharp criticism from Jewish advocates who viewed Martin’s handling of the situation as dehumanizing. By Aaron Sull, Jewish Breaking News What should have been a dream moment for two Israeli Coldplay fans turned uncomfortable Sunday night when they faced boos at Wembley Stadium, with frontman Chris Martin feeling compelled to defend their presence to a crowd of 90,000. Avia and Yael were in…
"We treat you as equal people on Earth, regardless of your origin," Martin is heard saying as the audience applauds him and boos the two young women.
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DailyTruthReportColdplay Chris Martin faces backlash after calling Israeli fans ‘equal humans’
Coldplay frontman Chris Martin is facing intense backlash after a controversial moment at the band’s sold-out concert at Wembley Stadium on Sunday, where he brought two young Israeli fans onstage and described them as “equal humans on Earth,” before also…
Coldplay Chris Martin faces backlash after calling Israeli fans 'equal humans'
Coldplay frontman Chris Martin is facing intense backlash after a controversial moment at the band’s sold-out concert at Wembley Stadium on Sunday, where he brought two young Israeli fans onstage and described them as “equal humans on Earth,” before also welcoming Palestinians in the audience. A viral video of the interaction shows the visibly nervous fans standing beside Martin as he sat at a piano and addressed the crowd. “I’m going to say thi…
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