 Matisyahu's performance went through peacefully with some Palestinian flags waved by the audience, however Matisyahu later said the racism he experienced was worse than anything else before.On October 10, 2015, Matisyahu performed in Israel at the Sultan's Pool in Jerusalem against the backdrop of escalating stabbing attacks in the city.Matisyahu stated that it is important for "American Jews like [him]self to come to Israel no matter what's happening here."