Bono, the lead singer of U2, dedicated a song to former president Shimon Peres during a concert in Toronto this week.
As the band was playing its greatest hits, just before starting to play “One”, Bono turned to the audience and dedicated a song to Peres, who was present and watching the concert.
Bono said: “We understand President Peres, that you have tried to be the voice of reason. And you’ve dedicated a lot of your life… to try and bring peace in this really dangerous region. And we wish you and your family safe.”
The former president, Bono said, is “somebody who is active as the voice of reason in a region where the loudest voices are often the bellicose ones. We wish that you who worked so hard for that incredible Oslo Accord that you don’t give up on the two-state solution.”
Earlier, before the song “Pride (In the Name of Love),” Bono entreated the crowd to give love to Israel, and the Palestinians, and everyone in the Middle East that needs it.
After the show, Bono and the former president met backstage. The singer told Peres that U2’s job was easy – they only sing about peace, while Peres realizes it.
Peres returned the compliment, calling Bono “a voice for hope and peace.”
Former president Shimon Peres (R) meets with U2 lead singer Bono in Toronto, Canada, on Monday, July 6, 2015. (Screen capture Ynet)
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