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Jewish group slams Pink Floyd legend Waters as anti-Semitic

For years the former bass player has been urging musicians not to perform in Israel so as to press a boycott — sponsored by a Palestinian organization — against Israeli settlement building.

“Your vile messages of anti-Semitism, anti-Zionism and hatred are not welcome in our community,” said a statement from the Greater Miami Jewish Federation.

“Mr. Waters, stop openly calling for support of a cultural boycott of Israel,” it added.

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Waters, 73, was to perform Thursday evening at the American Airlines Arena as part of a tour to promote a solo album.

Waters supports a movement called Boycott, Divestment and Sanctions which encourages a boycott of goods and services linked to construction of Israeli settlements in the Palestinian territories.

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By Agence France Presse