Intense reactions caused the way in which the frontman’s frontman addressed Coldplay, Chris Martinto two young Israelis, which he posted on stage at a concert in London last Sunday (31.12.2025).
“Listen. I will say this: I am grateful that you are here as people. And I treat you as equal. Regardless of your origin. Thank you for being here. We are grateful and thank you for being tender and polite. And although it is controversial I would like to welcome those who are in the public from Palestine. Because I think we are all equal as human beings. Thank you for being here, ”Chris Martin says with the Coldplay audience to condemn the two young men and applaud the singer with applause.
The reaction of the singer, as well as the audience, sparked strong reactions from Israeli and Jewish fans of the band but also influencer, who described the incident as “derogatory», «inhuman“And”disgusting».
“He can’t even imagine how humiliating that time should be for the two fans. Imagine inviting you to celebrate as fans of your favorite band and turning into an opportunity to justify your existence in front of tens of thousands of people, “journalist Eva Barlow wrote on X (formerly twitter).
Coldplay: “oh, you’re Jewish? Well, ok, I’ll treat you as humans… Shout out to the Palestinians..” pic.twitter.com/ZU6eupFTZh
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Chris Martin’s “disgusting” comments were spoken by the Jewish YouTuber, Yakov Langer, adding, “Coldplay called two women on stage and then reprimanded them and made them feel bad because … they are Israeli. He did not mention the hostages held by Hamas. In fact, he did not treat them as human beings. “
Researcher Casey Bab criticized Martin that he turned “what should be a celebration, awe and enthusiasm in a night of humility, confusion and sadness, because you lack even the most basic understanding of the things you preach.
Instead of supporting them and treating them as they will treat any other fan-with dignity, respect and courtesy-you made them feel that you were tolerate them under conditions, you have been repelled and made them feel guilty that they are Jews. “
Creative Community for Peace denounced Chris Martin in her post, “instead of defending them, Chris Martin” balanced “the situation by greeting Palestine and then told the girls that he was treated as people on this earth. Why should the Israelis be reminded to them that they are treated as humans? Isn’t the Israeli people already? This is precisely the humiliation facing the Jews over and over again, and it is a shame that happened in a scene intended for music and unity. “
According to the organization itself, the Creative Community for Peace is a non -profit organization founded in 2011 by members of the entertainment industry. Its mission is to “build bridges through the arts”, to promote understanding and peace, and to oppose cultural boycott against Israel, such as those promoted by the BDS movement (Boycott, Divestment, Sanctions).
Israeli -American technology expert Yaron Samid, who describes himself in X as a “proud Zionist” and a great admirer of Coldplay, also expressed his disappointment on Martin’s “mistake”.
He wrote: “My wife and I, both Israelis, have been fanatical fans of Coldplay for two decades, traveling around the world to see them at concerts several times. That’s why Chris Martin’s mistake at Wembley Stadium is particularly painful. “
He said that Martin “always seemed to be a kind, affectionate man”, but that the use of his words during the concert was an “inquisitive mistake” amid “growing prejudices against the Israeli people”.
“You’re better than that. Or at least that’s how I thought, “he concluded.
Macabee Task Force, who claims that her mission is to “resist the growing trend of anti -Semitism and anti -Americanism in America”, attacked Coldplay.
They wrote on X: “Although we appreciate that Coldplay’s Chris Martin tried (in some way) to be kind to two Israeli fans, politicized the moment unnecessarily, distinguishing them in a way that would not have done any other nationality for any other nationality.
“The Israelis must have the right to celebrate their identity on stage without having to be reassured by a famous” people “. This should not have to be said.
If Chris Martin wanted to preach to someone, he should have been the fans who condemned him, not to the Israeli fans who just came to enjoy a concert. “