Anger of Israel fans after pig-shaped balloon with Star of David released at Roger Waters concert in Belgium

Balloon was released at former Pink Floyd frontman's concert in Werchter

Giant pig featured symbols of organisations and regimes around the world

British rock star Roger Waters has been criticised by Jewish groups after a pig-shaped balloon featuring the Star of David was released into the sky during a recent concert in Belgium.



The large black balloon appeared towards the end of the former Pink Floyd frontman's concert in Werchter, which opened his European tour.



As well as the Star of David, it also featured symbols of organisations and regimes from around the world.



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Under fire: British rock star Roger Waters, pictured, has been criticised after a Pig-shaped balloon featuring the Star of David was released during a recent concert in Belgium

Anger: The balloon, pictured, was released into the sky towards the end of the former Pink Floyd frontman's concert in Werchter, which opened his European tour

Controversial: As well as the Star of David, the black balloon also featured symbols of organisations and regimes from around the world

The balloon has provoked a furious reaction from Israeli groups as well as fans from the concert.



As reported by ynetnews.com, Alon Onfus Asif, an Israeli living in Belgium, said: 'I had a lot of fun, until I noticed the Star of David, on the inflatable pig.



'That was the only religious-national symbol which appeared among other symbols for fascism, dictatorships and oppression of people.

'Waters crossed the line and gave expression to an anti-Semitic message, beyond all his messages of anti-militancy.'

Popular: Pink Floyd are pictured in 1967. Left to right are Rick Wright, Roger Waters, Syd Barrett and Nick Mason

Waters is a known activist and has previously pushed for the boycott of Israel.



He had planned to publish a letter asking musicians not to perform in Israel but recently said he was reconsidering his position.



Pink Floyd achieved international acclaim with their progressive and psychedelic music.

They are one of the most commercially successful and musically influential groups in the history of popular music.



Founded in 1965, the band originally consisted of students Syd Barrett, Nick Mason, Roger Waters, and Richard Wright.

