My favourite Lebanese band, Mashrou’ Leila just sacrificed what could have been a major boost for their musical career and for Lebanon’s music industry, and they did it for the Palestinian cause. The socially and politically progressive band reversed an earlier decision to open for the Red Hot Chilli Peppers on Sept 6 in Beirut, in light of the latter’s insistence on playing in Tel Aviv despite a worldwide BDS campaign urging them to cancel their gig. Kudos to Mashrou’ Leila and shame on all Lebanese who will attend the RHCP concert on Thursday.