Páll Óskar, JFDR, Úlfur Úlfur, and Cyber will be performing at a solidarity and fundraising concert for Palestine in Reykjavík’s Gamla Bíó tonight, November 16. The concert is organised by the Association Iceland-Palestine and hosted by actress Þuríður Blær. All proceeds go to relief efforts in Gaza.
A press release from the association states that 11,320 people, including 4,650 children, have been killed in the Israeli Army’s air raids since the Hamas terrorist attack on Israeli civilians on October 7. It goes on to describe the situation created by Israel’s block of transport of water, food, fuel, and medicine as well as the bombing of hospitals, schools, and refugee camps. “It has never been more important to show solidarity with the Palestinian nation than it is right now. We are really proud and thankful for all of the great people who have contributed to holding this awesome concert,” the notice reads.
Protests for Palestine
The Association goes on to encourage the international community and the Icelandic government to respond to the situation in Gaza by cutting diplomatic ties with Israel and boycotting Israeli products, as well as calling for an immediate ceasefire.
Locals in Iceland have been holding regular protests condemning Israel’s attacks on Gaza as well as the Icelandic government’s response to the crisis. Iceland abstained from voting on a ceasefire in Gaza at an emergency meeting of the United Nations General Assembly in October. The Icelandic Parliament has since unanimously passed a resolution condemning violence against civilians and calling for adherence to international laws.
Fundraising dinner
Before the event, Palestinians living in Iceland are inviting the public to a fundraising dinner in solidarity and support of the people of Gaza. The Association Iceland-Palestine encourages those who are unable to come to the concert but want to support the cause to donate to their humanitarian relief efforts by making a transfer to the following account number: 542-26-6990, Kennitala: 520188-1349 (explanation “tonleikar”).
