Two Moroccan musicians reportedly canceled a performance in Israel after receiving death threats from Palestinians. Ma’ariv reported Monday that Abed Al-Salaam Safiani and Daoudi Alharet were slated to perform with the Israel Andalusian Orchestra in the near future, but withdrew after Hamas sent faxes threatening to execute them.
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