The music legend stated he was “extraordinarily sorry” for the choice to drag the plug on the present

Robbie Williams has axed a live performance because of terror considerations. The pop icon was set to take the stage in Istanbul subsequent week, however has knowledgeable supporters the efficiency has been scrapped over public security worries.

Robbie maintains sturdy connections with Turkey, given his partner, Ayda Area-Williams, boasts half-Turkish heritage.

The 51-year-old was slated to seem at Istanbul’s Atakoy Marina, nonetheless the agency organising the occasion opted to withdraw the present because of safety threats and public opposition.

His efficiency was meant to happen on October 7, marking two years because the Hamas assaults on Israel, throughout which 1,200 civilians misplaced their lives and 251 people have been taken captive in Gaza.

In an announcement, Robbie stated: “I am extraordinarily sorry that I will be unable to carry out in Istanbul subsequent week. Metropolis authorities have cancelled the present within the pursuits of public security. The very last thing I’d ever wish to do is to jeopardise the security of my followers – their security and safety come first,” stories the Mirror.

“We have been very excited to be enjoying Istanbul for the primary time, and purposely selected the town as the ultimate present of the BRITPOP tour. To finish this epic run of dates in entrance of my Turkish followers was my dream, given the shut connections my household have with this glorious nation.

“To everybody in Istanbul who wished to affix the 1.2 million individuals who have shared this phenomenal tour this 12 months with us, I’m deeply sorry. We have been so wanting ahead to this present, however the resolution to cancel it was past our management.”

At current, the Overseas Workplace is advising Brits in opposition to travelling to Turkey, with a warning on their devoted journey recommendation web page stating that journey insurance coverage may very well be invalidated in the event that they journey in opposition to the recommendation from the Overseas, Commonwealth and Growth Workplace (FCDO).

Considerations started to rise after Robbie expressed his assist for Israel following the tragic occasions on October 7. He had beforehand talked about that he was elevating his 4 youngsters as Jewish, in step with the religion of their mom, his spouse, Ayda.

He said that at residence, the household comply with Jewish traditions “out of respect.”

Throughout a live performance in Tel Aviv in 2023, Robbie declared on stage: “I am elevating my children Jewish and I am grateful for the Jewish individuals. My spouse is Jewish, so my children are Jewish.

“I prefer to preserve a few of the traditions going within the household, simply out of respect for you guys and their historical past.”

He additionally sports activities the phrase “Simcha” tattooed on his wrist, which interprets to happiness in Hebrew.

Elsewhere, a human rights group has referred to as for the instant launch of tons of of activists – together with 4 Scots – detained by Israeli forces whereas trying to ship help to Gaza.

Scots Yvonne Ridley, 67, and Margaret Pancetta, 70, a grandmother, have been aboard the Omar Al Mokhtar, and are understood to be amongst greater than 300 individuals detained together with Scots Jim Hickey, 52, a removals driver and Saddaqat Khan.

Activist Greta Thunberg was additionally amongst these travelling and pictures has been shared on social media of her removing from a vessel.