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Barbra Streisand: Singer to perform in Israel, official says

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    • By Daniel Estrin

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    Associated Press

    Sunday, March 17, 2013

    JERUSALEM (AP) — An Israeli government official says Barbra Streisand is coming to town.

    The official says the celebrated American Jewish singer will perform in Israel in June in honor of Israeli President Shimon Peres‘ 90th birthday.

    The official was speaking on condition of anonymity because he was not permitted to brief reporters about the matter. There was no immediate comment from Miss Streisand.

    The official says Miss Streisand’s appearance will coincide with a yearly speaker’s conference headed by the Israeli president. This year’s conference takes place June 18-20 in Jerusalem.

    Mr. Peres told reporters five years ago that Miss Streisand was set to perform at that year’s presidential conference, but she didn’t show up.

    Israeli media said Miss Streisand also would perform in two concerts.

    Copyright 2013 The Associated Press. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten or redistributed.

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