CHARLOTTE Church has been accused of fanning the flames of hatred by leading a choir in singing a protest anthem dubbed anti-Semitic.
The Welsh songbird belted out From the River to the Sea at a pro-Palestine concert on Saturday.
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British Jews have repeatedly warned left-wing activists that the song — which is popular with terror groups — voices a desire to see Israel destroyed.
It follows outrage last week when activists beamed the lyrics on to the Big Ben tower, sparking a row over democracy and mob rule.
Yet days later, Charlotte led a 100-strong socialist choir in a version lasting seven minutes.
Children were among those singing, clapping and stomping on stage at the Bedwas Workmen’s Hall, Caerphilly.
Ex-child star soprano Charlotte, 38, draped herself in a keffiyeh scarf, which for British supporters has become a symbol of Palestinian solidarity.
She told the crowd of 150 people: “A lot of us are feeling a lot of emotion.
“This is a safe space to just breathe and sing and get it all out.”
She then belted out a song titled Stop the Occupation and was presented with a bottle of champagne as a thank-you after a 40-minute set.
It was given to her in front of a giant Palestine flag by choir director Wendy Lewis, who accused Israel of genocide and urged ticket-holders to boycott Israeli goods.
The event was raising cash for the Middle East Children’s Alliance charity.
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The Campaign Against Antisemitism wants the Charity Commission to investigate.
It told The Sun: “At best Charlotte Church has been tone deaf but at worst she is using her voice to fan the flames of hatred.
“You cannot stoop lower than using your stardom to teach kids to sing extremist lyrics in a village hall.”
It said the song was genocidal, adding: “Singing it is not standing up for human rights.”
At best Charlotte Church has been tone deaf, but at worst she is using the voice for which she is so well known to fan the flames of hatred.
The Campaign Against Antisemitism spokesperson
Jewish MP Andrew Percy, who said he felt safer in Israel than in the UK, described Charlotte’s sing-along as “deeply concerning”.
He told The Sun: “Those who joined in should hang their heads in shame.”
Charlotte, who shot to fame aged 11 singing Pie Jesu on This Morning, runs a wellness retreat in rural mid-Wales.
The Sun has approached her for comment.
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