Anta Gathering, a five-day music festival organized by Israelis in central Portugal, was shut down by local police after a campaign led by BDS Portugal. Organizers announced the cancellation on social media, citing a targeted campaign of disinformation and intimidation that made it impossible to proceed. The event, planned as a 'psychedelic journey' at a mountaintop retreat, faced sudden regulatory hurdles, which organizers attributed to pressure from activists. Despite the setback, the festival producers promised refunds and expressed hope to rebuild and unite their community in the future.

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