Major record companies issue statements condemning terrorist attacks in Israel

The three main recording corporations and the Recording Academy have issued statements condemning the atrocious assaults by the Palestinian militant group Hamas in Israel over the weekend.

In a press release issued via social media, Universal Music Group wrote: “There are not any phrases sturdy sufficient to adequately condemn the barbaric acts dedicated by Hamas terrorists in Israel final weekend.

“Tragically we acknowledge that these terrorist assaults will trigger violence and hate to spiral with the rise of each Israeli and Palestinian civilian casualties and the anti-Semitism and different types of bigotry that can inevitably observe.”

UMG’s assertion added: “We’re music individuals. By means of music we assist carry to the world, we allow individuals of each background to understand their shared humanity. We should due to this fact promote and encourage tolerance, empathy and understanding, an effort that begins at house and within the office.”

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UMG’s assertion continued: “As we work to make sure the protection of our staff and artists within the area we fervently assist the worldwide name for peace and urged these with energy and affect to work towards that aim.”

In the meantime, in its personal assertion issued via social media (see beneath), Sony Music Group stated that it has “held assist classes” for its groups all over the world “with anti-hate and counseling organizations to replicate on the horrific terrorist assaults by Hamas in Israel”.

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Sony‘s assertion continued: “As we reminded our individuals earlier this week, Sony Music Group is dedicated to preserving human rights on the earth in addition to fostering respect for everybody and we’ve a long-standing dedication to opposing hatred and bigotry together with anti-Semitism.

“We deplore violence in opposition to civilians and we all the time hope for peaceable decision of all battle we’ll proceed to marketing campaign for these causes.”

In its personal assertion, posted on X (previously Twitter) Warner Music Group wrote : “We condemn the terrorist assault on Israel by Hamas and the bloodbath of harmless lives we oppose antisemitism and we stand with Israel and the Jewish group all over the world.”

The assertion added: “We’re in opposition to all types of discrimination and racism we want peace for all individuals.”

WMG additionally posted hyperlinks to varied “humanitarian organizations offering support and aid” (see beneath).

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The Recording Academy additionally posted a message on social media condemning the assaults in Israel.

“As we see the violence proceed we wrestle to seek out the best phrases,” learn the Recording Academy’s assertion.

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The assertion added: “As a corporation that promotes the unifying and therapeutic energy of music, we’re shocked and heartbroken by the terrorist assaults in Israel together with the bloodbath that happened at a music competition the place harmless civilians had gathered collectively for a joyful night time of music. We’re praying for peace and safety for all who’re struggling throughout this terrifying time.”Music Enterprise Worldwide