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Amsterdam concert hall cancels Israeli group's shows over protest plans

Two concerts by the Israeli music group Jerusalem Quartet which were scheduled to be held in the Concertgebouw in Amsterdam were cancelled. The decision was made "due to announced demonstrations, and the recent developments surrounding protests in Amsterdam," the music hall said on Tuesday.The Concertgebouw said it wants to "guarantee the safety of our employees, visitors and musicians."