They shouted 'Up Hamas' on stage, called for Tory MPs to be killed and championed the IRA - yet they're lionised by the BBC and were given £1.6m of public money... So why are Irish rappers Kneecap STILL set to play Glastonbury?

found 2025 › May › 02 (Fri) @ 22:15 UTC

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The band has been accused of using IRA paraphernalia to make violent republicanism appear cool to a generation lucky enough to be born after the horrific slaughter of the Troubles.

Lebanon warns Hamas against attacks threatening nation’s security

found 2025 › May › 02 (Fri) @ 19:02 UTC

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President Joseph Aoun says Lebanon must not be used as a launchpad for instability or be dragged into unnecessary wars.

UN official urges Israel to allow aid into Gaza, calls blockade 'collective punishment'

found 2025 › May › 02 (Fri) @ 10:49 UTC

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Israel has said the blockade and its renewed military campaign are intended to pressure Hamas to release the remaining hostages it still holds.

Israeli actress Gal Gadot forced to stop filming The Runner after pro-Palestine protesters swarm London set

found 2025 › May › 02 (Fri) @ 10:49 UTC

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Gal Gadot who has been vocal in her support of the war against Hamas, was escorted off set as activists brandishing flags shouted 'stop bombing Palestine' through a megaphone.

Now Europe cancels Kneecap concerts amid fury over Irish rappers telling crowd to 'kill your local MP' - as pressure mounts on Glastonbury to axe show

found 2025 › Apr › 30 (Wed) @ 16:20 UTC

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The Irish band have also been condemned after videos showed them leading pro-Hamas and Hezbollah chants at Coachella music festival earlier this month.

Guterres warns Israel-Palestine two-state solution 'near a point of no return'

found 2025 › Apr › 30 (Wed) @ 07:45 UTC

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The United Nations says the promise of a two-state solution is at risk of disappearing as Israel-Hamas war continues in Gaza, with Israel intensifying its ground and aerial operations across the encl…

UN Secretary General Antonio Guterres warns two-state solution is 'near a point of no return'

found 2025 › Apr › 30 (Wed) @ 00:35 UTC

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The United Nations says the promise of a two-state solution is at risk of disappearing as fighting continues in Gaza with Israel intensifying its ground and aerial operations across the enclave in a …

Kneecap apologise to families of two murdered MPs

found 2025 › Apr › 29 (Tue) @ 09:20 UTC

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The rap group says it does not support Hamas or Hezbollah and would not seek to incite violence against anyone.

Israel faces legal pressure at UN’s top court over Unrwa ban

found 2025 › Apr › 27 (Sun) @ 15:55 UTC

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Hearings over bar on cooperation with Palestinian aid agency are test of Israel’s defiance of international law

Israel will come under sustained legal pressure this week at the UN’s top court when law…

Israel faces legal pressure at UN’s top court over Unrwa blockade

found 2025 › Apr › 27 (Sun) @ 14:10 UTC

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Hearings in The Hague over Palestinian aid agency ban mark major test of Israel’s compliance with international law

Israel will come under sustained legal pressure this week at the UN’s top court when…