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Muslim leader: Kill Paul McCartney for Israel gig By Haaretz Staff and Reuters An Islamic militant leader warned that former Beatle Sir Paul McCartney could be the target of a suicide bombing unless he canceled his first concert in Israel, Britain's Sunday Express reported yesterday. The celebrated rock star plans to arrive in Israel as part of a world tour and give a single concert at Tel Aviv's Yarkon Park on September 25. Advertisement Omar Bakri, an Islamic preacher, said McCartney's decision to perform as part of Israel's 60th anniversary celebrations has turned him into the enemy of Muslims worldwide. "If he values his life, Mr. McCartney must not come to Israel," Bakri was quoted as saying. "He will not be safe there. The sacrifice operatives will be waiting for him." Bakri added: "Instead of supporting the people of Palestine in their suffering, McCartney is celebrating the atrocities of the occupiers," Bakri was quoted as saying. "The one who is under occupation is supposed to be getting the help." McCartney has also been pressured by pro-Palestinian groups to cancel the show, but has resisted. "I was approached by different groups and political bodies who asked me not to come here. I refused. I do what I think, and I have many friends who support Israel," McCartney said in an interview with Yedioth Ahronoth. Pro-Palestinian groups frequently call on international academics and prominent cultural figures to boycott Israel. Bookmark to del.icio.us   Saddam in Tel Aviv Israel's Igal Naor 'never wanted to play Hamlet, only Saddam.' The preacher Archbishop Tutu to UN: Israel may have committed war crime.

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