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Hungary bans 'national security threat' Kneecap from performing at Sziget festival

Hungarian authorities have banned Irish rap group Kneecap from entering the country and from taking part in the annual Sziget music festival, over accusations of anti-Semitic hate speech and public praise of Hamas and Hezbollah.

Euronews

Kneecap banned from entering Hungary ahead of music festival

The Irish rap group were due to play at Sziget Festival on August 11.

Evening Standard

EU country bans Kneecap for three years on grounds of ‘national security’

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Hungary bans Irish rap group Kneecap from entering ahead of festival performance

Hungarian authorities have banned the Irish-language rap group Kneecap from entering the country

The Independent UK

Kneecap say Hungary ban an attempt to ‘silence’ pro-Palestine voices

The rap trio says there is no legal basis for the government’s actions

The Independent UK

Kneecap’s stance on Gaza extends a long history of the Irish supporting other oppressed peoples

Love them or hate them, there’s no doubt Irish hip-hop trio Kneecap are having a moment.

The Conversation

At least 72 Palestinians killed by Israeli fire in past 24 hours as Unwra chief brands Gaza ‘hell on earth’ - as it happened

Head of UN Palestinian Refugee Agency says aid distribution points are a ‘sadistic death trap’

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Al Jazeera

Hezbollah says it will not give up weapons despite US proposal

Knockback deals potential blow to US diplomat Thomas Barrack’s efforts to help broker Israel-Lebanon peace.

Al Jazeera

Police drop investigation into Kneecap’s Glastonbury performance

Avon and Somerset Police investigated after officers reviewed footage from the sets of Kneecap and punk duo Bob Vylan

The Independent UK

Middle East crisis: Netanyahu speaks to Pope after three killed in Israeli strike on Gaza church – as it happened

Leo urges Israeli PM to reach a ceasefire deal and expresses concern over ‘heartbreaking toll’ in region

The Guardian - UK

Massive Attack announce alliance of musicians speaking out over Gaza

Brian Eno, Fontaines DC and Kneecap say group will support those subject to ‘aggressive, vexatious campaigns’ by pro-Israel advocates

The Guardian - UK

French town withdraws music festival funding after Kneecap booking announced

The Saint-Cloud city hall said the money had been agreed before the final Rock-en-Seine line-up was announced

The Independent UK

Syria’s Druze reach new ceasefire deal with government in Sweida, religious leader says – as it happened

An earlier ceasefire announced on Tuesday night collapsed after only a few hours.

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Al Jazeera

Israeli air strikes kill 12 in eastern Lebanon despite ceasefire

The strikes targeted areas in the Bekaa Valley, including a Syrian refugee camp, Lebanon’s state news agency says.

The Independent UK

One in 10 children screened in UNRWA clinics malnourished

Medicine and nutrition supplies running out, Palestinian refugee agency warns

Evening Standard

Kneecap announce new tour dates for group’s ‘biggest run of shows ever’

The rap group, which is made up of O hAnnaidh, Naoise O Caireallain and JJ O Dochartaigh, shared a post on Instagram announcing the news on Tuesday.

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Disturbed frontman David Draiman blasts Tom Morello for supporting Kneecap

Disturbed frontman David Draiman has blasted Tom Morello as “shameful” for his support of Kneecap, who have been advocating for the people of Palestine.

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Tom Morello: Kneecap are the Rage Against The Machine of now

Tom Morello has spoken out in support of activist rap trio Kneecap.

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Kneecap banned from advertising on London Underground

Controversial Irish trio Kneecap have claimed they are no longer allowed to have adverts on the London Underground.

The Conversation

A weakened Iran and Hezbollah gives Lebanon an opening to chart path away from the region’s conflicts − will it be enough?

After a 12-day war launched by Israel and joined briefly by the United States, Iran has emerged weakened and vulnerable. And that has massive implications for another country in the region: Lebanon.

Al Jazeera

Israel says it launched ‘special, targeted operations’ in southern Lebanon

Army shares video of troops on ground in ‘targeted nighttime operation’ amid near-daily attacks against neighbour.

The National (Scotland)

'I hear I got a mention': John Swinney responds to Kneecap

FIRST Minister John Swinney has said the public should focus on what rap group Kneecap are concerned about, rather than their comments ...

Evening Standard

We should focus on what Kneecap are concerned about, says Swinney

The First Minister was mentioned at the rap trio’s show in Glasgow on Tuesday.

Evening Standard

‘They can’t stop us’: Kneecap hit back against Swinney at Glasgow gig

The band played a sold-out O2 Academy show after their spot at TRNSMT was axed following calls from the First Minister and warnings from police.

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