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Malkovich Pulls Out Over Fake Quote | Yakima News
Actor John Malkovich canceled his planned Tel Aviv performance after a fake quote attributed to him surfaced, claiming excitement to return to Israel — a statement he vehemently denied ever making. The producer admitted it was a “human error,” issued an apology, and scrambled to correct the record, but the damage was done: Malkovich pulled out, citing the inauthentic quote as incompatible with his values. This incident adds to a growing wave of international artists avoiding performances in Israel amid heightened cultural tensions. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow…
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