At the suggestion of the United Nations,
Stevie Wonder [currently the United Nations Messenger of Peace]
pulls out of an imminent fundraising show for the Israeli military. Wonder was scheduled to perform for the Friends of the Israel Defence Forces, in Los Angeles, California, USA, on December 6, 2012, with proceeds to go to Israeli soldiers and their families. In a statement, Wonder explains, 'Given the current and very delicate situation in the Middle East, and with a heart that has always cried out for world unity, I will not be performing at the FIDF Gala.' He also adds, 'I am and have always been against war, any war, anywhere'.