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U2 Members Speak Out on Gaza: ‘A Test of Our Shared Humanity’

On Saturday, Bono and U2 released a statement condemning Israel’s military actions in Gaza, with minimal mention of October 7 Hamas violence.
Since October 7, 2023, UN experts and the International Court of Justice have warned that Israel’s military actions in Gaza may amount to genocide, which Israel rejects.
Bono says the government’s blockade amounts to collective punishment and condemns 'the blocking of humanitarian aid' into Gaza, according to the Gaza Health Ministry, which reports at least 61,158 Palestinians killed since October 2023.
Bono warns that Israel’s 'plans to colonize Gaza' would destroy peace prospects after Saturday's approval of a Gaza City offensive.
In his letter, Bono affirmed Israel’s right to exist alongside a Palestinian state and called for a cessation of hostilities by both sides.

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U2 members speak out on Gaza: ‘A test of our shared humanity’

The legendary band U2 has always been outspoken about their views and they are now sharing their thoughts about the conflict in Gaza.

2 days ago·Atlanta, United States

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U2 Says Conflict in Gaza Has Reached ‘Uncharted Territory’: ‘We Are Not Experts’ but ‘We Want Our Audience to Know Where We Stand’

Irish band U2 has released a statement on Israel and Gaza, saying that the conflict has now reached "uncharted territory."

2 days ago·Los Angeles, United States

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U2 issues sharp criticism of Israeli action in Gaza

Band members of Irish rock band U2 issued a statement saying the government of Israel deserves "out categorical...

3 days ago·Warrnambool, Australia

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Irish Mirror

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U2 issues scathing statement on Israel's actions in Gaza

The statement was written by Bono and shared via the band's Instagram account

3 days ago·Ireland

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Musician: Bono Criticises Israeli Action in the Gaza Strip

The musician is Humanitarian in Africa. Politics in the Middle East is very complex, writes Bono - but now the audience should know where the band stands.

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U2's Bono condemns Israel's Gaza actions, minimizes Hamas' Oct. 7 massacre details

In a lengthy manifesto on the Gaza war, U2’s frontman devotes the majority of his words to condemning Israel and highlighting Palestinian suffering, while referencing Hamas’ October 7 atrocities only briefly and without detailing the scale of the killings, rapes and kidnappings

3 days ago·Tel Aviv-Yafo, Israel

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