Thom Yorke Walks Off Stage After Confrontation with Pro-Palestinian Protester

The Radiohead frontman was heckled during a Melbourne concert over his silence on the Israel-Gaza conflict, prompting a temporary halt to his performance.

During a solo performance in Melbourne, Thom Yorke faced a protester who accused him of ignoring the humanitarian crisis in Gaza.
The protester called on Yorke to condemn the 'Israeli genocide of Gaza,' leading to a heated exchange where Yorke invited the protester to the stage.
Yorke momentarily left the stage after the confrontation, but returned to perform Radiohead's 'Karma Police' as the final song of the night.
The incident highlights ongoing tensions surrounding Radiohead's history of performing in Israel, despite calls for a cultural boycott.
Yorke has previously defended playing in Israel, stating that performing in a country does not equate to endorsing its government.