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Zubin Mehta Condemns Netanyahu, Cancels Israel Engagements

1/20/2026

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Zubin Mehta, an Israel Prize laureate, criticized Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and Israel's occupation of Palestine in an interview with India Today.
He canceled all engagements in Israel this year due to his objections to Netanyahu's policies.
Mehta expressed hope for leadership change at the next election.
He previously supported conductor Daniel Barenboim, who faced boycotts for his work in Israel.

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Zubin Mehta, an Israel Prize laureate, criticized Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and Israel's occupation of Palestine in an interview with India Today.
He canceled all engagements in Israel this year due to his objections to Netanyahu's policies.
Mehta expressed hope for leadership change at the next election.
He previously supported conductor Daniel Barenboim, who faced boycotts for his work in Israel.