Pop singer Lorde announced Sunday she is canceling her scheduled show in Tel Aviv, Israel, following calls from fans in her home country of New Zealand to do so, according to a reporter for The Jerusalem Post.

It's official, Lorde has canceled her Tel Aviv show in Israel after pressure from BDS. Local organizers say ticket holders will be refunded. — Amy Spiro (@AmySpiro) December 24, 2017

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Two women in an open letter urged her to reconsider the concert, saying the weeks leading up to her tour announcement had been a “difficult time for Palestinians.”

The letter cited President Trump Donald John TrumpSteele Dossier sub-source was subject of FBI counterintelligence probe Pelosi slams Trump executive order on pre-existing conditions: It 'isn't worth the paper it's signed on' Trump 'no longer angry' at Romney because of Supreme Court stance MORE’s decision to recognize Jerusalem as Israel’s capital. He also announced plans to relocate the U.S Embassy to Jerusalem from Tel Aviv.

"Playing in Tel Aviv will be seen as giving support to the policies of the Israeli government, even if you make no comment on the political situation," the women wrote. "Such an effect cannot be undone by even the best intention and the best music."

In response to the letter, the singer tweeted: "Noted! Been speaking w many people about this and considering all options. Thank u for educating me i am learning all the time too."

New Zealand was one of 128 countries to vote in favor of a United Nations resolution last week condemning Trump’s decision to recognize Jerusalem as the Israeli capital.