Four days after the story first broke, the Spanish government decided it's time for damage control. But note that they can't condemn antisemitism without mentioning that they support a Palestinian state. Later they'll claim that they have no idea why people confuse Jews (antisemitism) with Israel (Palestinian conflict).
Via the Jerusalem Post:
The Spanish government condemned on Tuesday a Spanish reggae festival's decision to cancel a concert by an American Jewish musician after he failed to reply to a demand to clarify his position on Palestinian statehood.
The cancellation of Matisyahu at the week-long Rototom Sunsplash festival in eastern Spain - following pressure from supporters of sanctions against Israel over its policies toward Palestinians - prompted protests by Jewish groups.
Spain said it rejected boycott campaigns and any sign of anti-Semitism, while reiterating its support for an independent Palestinian state through bilateral negotiations. more
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