Get the latest gossip

Bono Speaks Out Against Hamas, Benjamin Netanyahu in Plea to Stop War

Bono spoke out against the war between Israel and Hamas at the 2025 Ivor Novello Awards in London.

During the awards ceremony, held at London’s Grosvenor House, U2 became the first Irish act to receive Fellowship of the Ivors Academy. Bono took the opportunity to criticize Hamas and Israeli prime minister Benjamin Netanyahu, and to encourage peace. Ed Sheeran was on hand to present U2 with their award, telling the audience that he discovered the band when he heard “The Sweetest Thing” as a child.

Get the Android app