<p style=";text-align:left;direction:ltr">“A fan requested a photo,” was the first response from artist <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://news.sbisiali.com/ar/news/article/hussain-al-jasmi-returns-to-singing-gulf-songs-through-madhi-fal">Hussain Al Jasmi</a> to a photo of him with an Israeli blogger.</p><h2 style=";text-align:left;direction:ltr"> <span style="color:hsl( 187, 48%, 51% );">"Fan asked for a picture" Al Jasmi's first response</span> </h2><figure class="image"><img style="aspect-ratio:1080/856;" src="https://cdn.sbisiali.com/news/images/9c6ba577-98e6-4dda-9d1e-e8f29a7bd49d.jpg" ></figure><p style=";text-align:left;direction:ltr"> Al Jasmi wrote on his social media accounts: “What is currently being circulated about me sitting with a certain person and giving him an expensive watch or vice versa is completely untrue.”</p><p style=";text-align:left;direction:ltr"> He added: "A fan asked for a photo, and I respected his request and the situation ended, but he was exploited and the words were distorted to stir up controversy. We respect you, and therefore it was necessary to point this out. Thank you for your understanding."</p><h3 style=";text-align:left;direction:ltr"> <span style="color:hsl( 187, 48%, 51% );">A picture that raises controversy and negative comments</span></h3><p style=";text-align:left;direction:ltr"> A few days ago, a photo of Hussain Al Jasmi with an Israeli blogger named “Itzik Plus” was circulated. The blogger wrote, “I was honored to meet the Emirati singer Hussain Al Jasmi at the Burj Al Arab in Dubai. Thank you for your time, kindness, and humble heart.” </p><figure class="image"><img style="aspect-ratio:450/253;" src="https://cdn.sbisiali.com/news/images/4e768782-bf5c-41dd-ae37-6783d71081e8.jpg" ></figure><p style=";text-align:left;direction:ltr"> The photo received many negative reactions, especially at a time when the Palestinian and Lebanese people are suffering from violent Israeli bombardment.</p><p style=";text-align:left;direction:ltr"> Artistically, Hussain Al Jasmi will perform a concert in Dubai entitled “Moments Sessions” on November 28 and 29 as part of the Union Day celebrations, with a number of Gulf art stars and distinguished musical performances.</p><p style=";text-align:left;direction:ltr"></p>