During a solo concert in Melbourne, Thom Yorke left the stage after a protester shouted about the Gaza conflict and accused him of silence on the issue. Yorke invited the heckler to confront him directly, calling him a 'coward,' before walking off. Following the incident, he returned to perform 'Karma Police.' This event highlights ongoing tensions surrounding artists' engagement with political issues, particularly regarding Israel and Palestine, as Yorke has previously faced criticism for performing in Israel.