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Kneecap Deny Supporting Hamas or Hezbollah: ‘We Condemn All Attacks on Civilians, Always’


Irish rap trio Kneecap posted a lengthy statement online Monday after their messages critiquing Israel at Coachella ignited controversy.

Irish rap trio Kneecap posted a lengthy statement online Monday after their messages critiquing Israel at Coachella ignited controversy earlier this month. In the U.K., the trio has also been accused of inciting violence against members of Parliament; they denied this as well, and addressed the families of two murdered MPs, writing, “We send our heartfelt apologies, we never intended to cause you hurt.” Addressing their controversial festival performances, the group wrote, “Days after calling out the US administration at Coachella to applause and solidarity, there is an avalanche of outrage and condemnation by the political classes of Britain.”

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