Overview
- Thom Yorke said he would "absolutely not" perform in Israel, citing the Netanyahu government, in an interview conducted before the recent ceasefire.
- Jonny Greenwood "politely" disagreed, arguing boycotts can harden a government's stance, and said he is not ashamed of working with Israeli and Middle Eastern musicians.
- Pro‑Palestinian groups including BDS and PACBI have urged fans to boycott Radiohead's upcoming concerts, criticizing the band's perceived silence and Greenwood's ties to Israeli artists.
- Radiohead begin their first tour in seven years in November and December with sold‑out multi‑night residencies in Madrid, Bologna, London, Copenhagen, and Berlin.
- The band’s long‑running Israel controversy includes backlash over a 2017 Tel Aviv show, Yorke being heckled at a 2024 solo gig, and Greenwood and Dudu Tassa canceling UK dates this year over "credible threats."