Newsletter
Newsletter Support JNS

Italian tenor Bocelli welcomes Israeli former hostage to Miami home

The world-renowned artist hosted Segev Kalfon, singing for him and offering words of encouragement.

Italian tenor Andrea Bocelli performs on the stage during a free “Grace for the World” concert in St Peter's Square in Vatican City, Rome, on Sept. 13, 2025. Photo by Franco Origlia/Getty Images.
Italian tenor Andrea Bocelli performs on the stage during a free “Grace for the World” concert in St Peter’s Square in Vatican City, Rome, on Sept. 13, 2025. Photo by Franco Origlia/Getty Images.

International tenor Andrea Bocelli hosted former Hamas hostage Segev Kalfon at his Miami home last week, offering a private visit that included music and encouragement, according to VIN News and social media reports.

Bocelli, who is not Jewish, and his wife, Veronica, spent time with the Israeli survivor in what sources described as a warm, personal meeting. The tenor sang for Kalfon and offered words of support.

The gesture continues Bocelli’s outreach to freed hostages. He previously contacted Yaffa Adar, 85, after learning she survived captivity by recalling his music. Bocelli sent her a personal letter and offered to host her at any of his concerts at his expense.

See more from JNS Staff
Federal prosecutors allege that Zaid Gitesatani punched a Jewish man outside Adas Torah Synagogue during an anti-Israel protest and later boasted about the attack on social media.
Nemanja Starović spoke with JNS during his visit to Washington, which included meetings about Jewish issues with AIPAC and State Department officials.
The U.N. special rapporteur, who has a history of spreading Jew-hatred, was properly served by two Christian charities, who allege that she defamed them, according to a district court in Colorado.
The GOP hopeful for the governor’s mansion called his Democratic opponents answers about whether Israel is guilty of committing genocide “shocking.”
Regavim-led visit points to sewage, dumping and construction encroaching on Area C, kilometers from Jewish state’s population centers.
The Lausanne Project aims to build a generation that is proud of its identity and deeply connected to Jewish values and Israel.