Why Won't Leonard Cohen Perform Here?

I understand that Leonard Cohen had tried to set up a performance in Ramallah, besides Tel Aviv, when he visits in the fall.

The Pseudistinians declined the honor.

He'd be welcome here in Shiloh. Maybe our venue is a bit too small, but there's a nice concert set-up in Ariel.

And since he plans on being here during the High Holidays, I trust he'll sing "Who By Fire."

When I taught English EFL, I used this poem as literature.