U2 Share Statements On Palestine: “We Want Our Audience To Know Where We Each Stand”
No, seriously, how long must we sing this song? For a band who’s made one of the most beloved protest songs out there, U2’s stance on Israel’s genocide of the Palestinian people tends to take a frustrating both-sides approach. Frontman Bono, for example, has spent the past three years advocating for Ukraine in the aftermath of Russia’s invasion, but he has a hard time condemning Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu without first criticizing Hamas. Now that Netanyahu has voiced hi...
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No, seriously, how long must we sing this song? For a band who’s made one of the most beloved protest songs out there, U2’s stance on Israel’s genocide of the Pa... more info