Lana Del Rey has joined the lineup of the inaugural Meteor Festival, marking her debut live performance in Israel. After facing backlash over the announcement, she’s shared a statement on her decision to finally play in the country, writing, “We signed on to the show w the intention that it would be performed for the kids there and my plan was for it to be done w a loving energy w a thematic emphasis on peace. If you don’t agree with it I get it. I see both sides.”

She continues, “I would like to remind you that performing in Tel Aviv is not a political statement or a commitment to the politics there just as singing here in California doesn’t mean my views are in alignment w my current governments opinions or sometimes inhuman actions.” In a parenthetical she adds, “I’m not in anyway likening the gravity of certain travesties that have occurred in Israel to the current hardships we’re facing here.” Find the full statement below.

Meteor Festival takes place in in Kibbutz Lehavot Habashan, Israel on September 6-8. Other artists set to perform include Pusha-T, Flying Lotus, ASAP Ferg, Kamasi Washington, DJ Koze, Ariel Pink, Yung Lean, and many others.

In response to her message, PACBI—the Palestinian Campaign for the Academic and Cultural Boycott of Israel—issued a statement. “We urge you to reconsider,” they wrote. “We doubt that you would have played in apartheid South Africa; likewise, artists refuse to play in apartheid Israel. Please respect our nonviolent picket line, and cancel your Meteor performance.”

Back in 2014, Lana Del Rey canceled a show that was set to be her debut performance in Israel. Many artists have refused to play shows in Israel as part of a political protest against its occupation of Palestine. Back in December, Lorde canceled her Tel Aviv show amid calls to boycott Israel.