‘Appalling': Attempts made to stop Zionist singer from performing in Sydney
Mr Dean said people in Sydney are attempting to 'prevent' Deborah Conway from performing at Marrickville in August, due to her Zionist views.
'Yet so deranged and unhinged are some people that they are trying to have the concert cancelled.
'Even fellow artists who should hang their heads in shame.'

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