Israeli ambassador failed to stop Kanye West concert in Portugal

No outlet rated left has run this story so far. We are still checking, and will say plainly if that does not change.

• The five centre-rated digests led on the Israeli ambassador’s demand for cancellation and his characterisation of the concert as a platform for hate speech. All five included Rozenblat’s accusations that West had glorified Hitler and promoted antisemitism. Four of the five digests described the concert as proceeding despite the ambassador’s request, while one, from 24ur.com, quoted Rozenblat’s statement that West had also offended other communities, including Black, Muslim, Christian, and LGBTQ groups.
• The full report from 24ur.com carried Rozenblat’s direct quote: “This is not provocation, this is hate speech.” It also noted that some countries had previously banned West’s performances or entry over similar concerns. The report framed the ambassador’s appeal as a rejection of both antisemitism and Nazi glorification.

• The three right-rated digests led on the concert proceeding as planned despite the Israeli ambassador’s objections. All three included Rozenblat’s accusations that West had praised Hitler and promoted antisemitism. Two of the three digests mentioned West’s past remarks about slavery, with ussanews.com and Observador quoting the ambassador’s statement that West had said “slavery was a choice.” None of the right-rated digests mentioned Rozenblat’s broader criticism of West’s impact on other communities.