Bono invited to visit Israel 2/20/08

[JCOSTER]

Bono invited to visit Israel


U2 frontman may pay first-ever visit to Jewish state as part of conference organized by President Shimon Peres

Itamar Eichner Published: 02.19.08, 11:53 / Israel Culture


Lead singer for Irish band U2, and renowned social activist Bono, 48, may visit Israel soon for the very first time in his illustrious career, Yedioth Ahronoth reported Tuesday.

Bono was invited by President Shimon Peres to attend the ‘Machar’ (tomorrow) conference which he has organized, scheduled to take place following Israel’s 60th Independence Day, and the U2 front man might accept Peres’ invitation.

The Machar Conference will showcase Israel’s various contributions to medicine, science, and conservation.

Officials in President Peres’ office have confirmed that an invitation was extended to the Irish singer.

 

[vaz02]

Didnt u2 play Tel Aviv, Israel - Hayarkon Park for popmart ?

 

[MooMoo!]

"Bono 48" Must be a different one, only one I know is 47.

 

[mayra]

its impossible to him go there
Tomorrow its the Jameson filmfest of dublin

unless he slipt in two or have supersonic flies
im confussed

 

[JCOSTER]

Hey just posting what I found, didn't say this was for sure or he would be going.

 

[Carek1230]

U2 DID play Tel Aviv, so this wouldn't be Bono's first ever visit to Israel, unless the article is speaking of his humanitarian efforts versus his performing with U2 as an entertainer. He is such a jet setter I wouldn't be surprised if the guy were to hit Tel Aviv AND Dublin! He is amazing!

 

[blm]

JC, Staying on top of things, thanks for the post!!! We'll have to see where he turns up, maybe at both places- he makes it all seem possible.

 

[last unicorn]

Erm, where in this article does it say that this event is supposed to be NOW? As far as I understand it it will be "soon". I don't think it interfers with the film premiere. Apart from that, I very much doubt he will go there. Bono has already turned down one invitation from Israel because he felt he needn't take part in EVERYTHING (which, by the way, seems rational to me).

 

[BonoFox1]

that is intresting....Thank you for posting this JC