Britney Spears is reportedly the reason for why a forthcoming Israeli election has been delayed.

The pop artist is scheduled to perform at a concert in the country on 3 July, which was the same day as the primary for the Israeli Labour Party.

However the election is now going to take place the following day, on 4 April.

A statement released by the party said: "The election date was delayed by one day due to the fact that there is a major event at Yarkon Park on 3 July, 2017."

Jerusalem Online reports that the change took place due to a "major event" in Tel Aviv's Yarkon Park - which would presumably cause disruptions in the city centre and waylay party members trying to get to polling stations.

Haaretz reports that a senior party source said there would also be issues of security, as many guards would be employed securing the concert.