Rapper Talib Kweli cancels Israel show 'in solidarity with Palestinians'

Rapper Talib Kweli tweeted that he won’t perform at an Israeli music festival, saying that a “state of apartheid” exists:

After days of discussions with many, I've decided to try & visit Israel & Palestine with those who fight to end the state of apartheid…

— Talib Kweli Greene (@TalibKweli) July 2, 2014

…rather than use my art to force the issue on those who would rather not deal with it…

— Talib Kweli Greene (@TalibKweli) July 2, 2014

According to Ynetnews.com, Kweli was scheduled to perform at a music festival in Hadera in mid-August.