The B-52's will no longer perform at the White House state dinner for Australia's prime minister in light of ongoing global conflicts, Jill Biden says.
Cindy Wilson, Kate Pierson and Fred Schneider, of the B-52s, perform onstage as Woman's Day Celebrates 17th Annual Red Dress Awards on February 04, 2020 in New York City.from the entertainment segment. The decision was made out of respect for those “facing sorrow and pain,” amid the Israel-Hamas war, First Lady Jill Biden stated on Tuesday, according to
In place of the group, instrumental music was performed by the Marine band and the Army and Air Force Strolling Strings at today’s event. “Nurturing our partnerships and relationships with our allies is critically important, especially in these tumultuous times,” Jill Biden shared. “Food is comforting, reassuring and healing, and we hope that this dinner provides a little of that as well.” While addressing the change in itinerary, the first lady did not explicitly mention the ongoing, deadly conflict unfolding between Israel and the militant group Hamas. that killed around 1,400 and captured 200 others, including Americans.
The statement continues: “Our two countries support equal measures of dignity, freedom, and self-determination for Israelis and Palestinians alike and we mourn every civilian life lost in this conflict. We continue to support Palestinian aspirations for a state of their own and consider a two-state solution as the best avenue towards a lasting peace.
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