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Patrick Bruel breaks silence after allegations about his support for Israel. The 67-year-old singer throws it all away.
Patrick Bruel is undoubtedly one of the most Jewish artists in the French music industry. Born in Algeria into a Jewish family, he certainly did not grow up in religion, but it quickly imposed itself on him. Indeed, it was with some personal experiences that he began to practice religion. In addition, Patrick Bruel has always defined himself as an activist in the fight against anti-Semitism. For several days, he has been accused of financing the war led by Israel. Raising funds and encouraging donations, Patrick Bruel is one of the individuals who finance war projects. Accusations to which he chose to respond himself.
A fight against anti-Semitism, but not only
If Patrick Bruel has always presented himself as a great apostle in the fight against anti-Semitism, he wears other hats. The 67-year-old singer declared during an interview that he was above all a beggar for peace. Indeed, he maintains that peace is always a better solution than war. As a result, he always claimed that he was not a Zionist. He certainly fights against anti-Semitism, but does not conceive of the domination of one people by another. Moreover, this is why Patrick Bruel is welcome in Algeria, unlike Enrico Macias.
Patrick Bruel gave nothing to Israel
After weeks of controversy surrounding the supposed donations that the singer would have made to Israel, the latter decided to break the silence. While he is still battling the law because of the rape complaints filed against him, the singer took the time to respond to his detractors. Patrick Bruel alleges that he never supported Israel against Palestine.
More precisely, he assures that he has never supported an army or a war project. “I have never given a cent to the Israeli army, nor to any army whatsoever. It will never cross my mind. I have always advocated the creation of a Palestinian state that recognizes the state of Israel and vice versa“, he declared in a publication made on Facebook. These comments from the singer greatly appeased his fans. Even if part of the Jewish community violently attacked him, the singer nevertheless received many positive reactions.
A declaration as awaited as the outcome of the investigations
A few days ago, Patrick Bruel was indicted as part of an investigation into him. During his hearing, the 67-year-old singer declared that he was free of all suspicion. Indeed, he affirmed, through his lawyer, that he had never forced a woman into non-consensual relations. While the investigation is still ongoing, his statement on Israel has somewhat restored his image. So to speak, the singer who is once again the target of a rape complaint was able to restore part of his image.
