Coldplay’s Chris Martin sparked outrage after he invited young Israeli fans to join him on stage in the UK and noted that they are “equal humans on earth,” while also welcoming the Palestinians in the crowd.
A viral clip of the interaction shows the two nervous fans on stage with Martin at London’s Wembley Stadium Sunday night, drawing a mix of boos, groans and some applause from the sold-out crowd. 3
3
“I’m going to say this. I’m very grateful that you’re here as humans. We are treating you as equal humans on earth, regardless of where you come from,” Martin, sitting at a piano, tells them.
“Thank you for being here. We’re grateful and thank you for being loving and kind.
“Although it’s controversial, maybe, I also want to welcome people in the audience from Palestine,” he then