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Why U2’s Palestine statements are receiving criticism

U2's statement online condemning the war in Gaza has been roundly criticized, with some claiming ...

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15.49 13 Aug 2025


Why U2’s Palestine statements are receiving criticism


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U2's statement online condemning the war in Gaza has been roundly criticized, with some claiming its performative and fake. But, other artists who say similar things have been widely praised – so what is the formula behind releasing the right statement?

Joining Kieran to discuss is John O’Brennan, a Professor of European Politics in Maynooth University.


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