""I'll just stand on all 10 toes when I say... Free Palestine!""
""A special thank you to the people that messaged me to discuss this and help me understand what was going on.""
""Yes, I'm struggling as a trans woman trying to rebuild my life financially and work on my transitional surgeries but I would never accept money this way.""
""I was convinced that I would be showing up for queer communities that don't have a say in their political climate," she said, "and as someone living in America I was like, 'okay, I get it, I should do it'. "But what I decided is it's not worth what it represents, me going there. So I'm cancelling the gig.""
Eureka O'Hara pulled out of a Drag Fest appearance in Tel Aviv following backlash from fans. An Instagram video posted on 15 February included a caption declaring "Free Palestine" and thanking people who messaged to explain the situation. The caption acknowledged financial struggles as a trans woman rebuilding life and undergoing transitional surgeries while rejecting payment that conflicts with personal morals. The video explained an initial intent to support queer communities without political influence and an American perspective that encouraged participation. The final decision was that attending was not worth what it represented, leading to cancellation and the end of work with the involved manager, alongside an apology for any negative impact and appreciation for feedback.
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