Paul McCartney is set to perform his first show ever in Israel and posed for photographers the day before his concert.   McCartney, who has faced criticism from both Arab and Jewish extremists is expected to perform before some 50,000 people on Thursday night as part of the celebrations to mark Israel’s 60th birthday.

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