McCartney in the West Bank

2008-09-25 12:40:12 GMT2008-09-25 20:40:12 (Beijing Time) SINA.com

Beatles star, Sir Sir Paul McCartney makes a surprise visit to the West Bank .

Beatlemania is taking over the West Bank and Israel, as Sir Paul McCartney prepares to play his first concert in Tel Aviv.

The performance will be a historic moment, as the Beatles were shunned from playing in Israel 43 years ago. Former Prime Minister Golda Meir is said to have described the popular group as a 'corruptive influence'.

McCartney travelled to the Church of the Nativity, where he lit a candle and expressed his hopes for peace in the area.

40,000 people are expected to watch McCartney perform his hit songs and Beatles favourites in Tel Aviv park.

(Source: Reuters)

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