Lorde’s Music Removed from Apple Music in Israel Following Pro-Palestinian Concert Statement

New Zealand pop star Lorde publicly expressed support for Palestine during a recent concert at Madison Square Garden, shouting "Free f–king Palestine" and displaying the Palestinian flag colors on stage. Following this, her music was removed from Apple Music's Israeli platform, although it remains accessible on Spotify in Israel and on Apple Music in other countries. Lorde has a history of supporting the Boycott, Divestment, and Sanctions (BDS) movement, having canceled a Tel Aviv concert in 2017 and reportedly signed the "No Music for Genocide" initiative, which encourages artists to restrict access to their work in Israel. Apple has not confirmed its role or given an official reason for the removal, maintaining a historically neutral stance on the Israel-Palestine conflict despite pressures. The incident sparked debate, with some critics highlighting Lorde's limited recent commercial success, while others view her actions as part of a broader cultural boycott against Israel. The situation underscores ongoing tensions between artistic expression, political activism, and corporate decisions in the context of the Israeli-Palestinian conflict.