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British and Irish Artists Form Network to Demand Gaza Ceasefire

It aims to pressure the UK government to halt support for Israel through coordinated action among musicians.

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Die britische Polizei hat die nach dem Auftritt der nordirischen Rap-Gruppe Kneecap auf dem Glastonbury Festival wegen anti-israelischen Parolen eingeleiteten Ermittlungen eingestellt.

Overview

  • On July 18, Massive Attack, Brian Eno, Fontaines D.C., Kneecap and Bob Vylan used Instagram to unveil a formal protest network over Israel’s Gaza campaign.
  • The coalition calls for an immediate ceasefire in Gaza and urges the UK government to end its backing of Israel.
  • Founders pledged to shield fellow artists from legal probes, festival cancellations and visa revocations tied to pro-Palestinian statements.
  • The announcement did not specify how the network will deliver financial, legal or promotional assistance to targeted musicians.
  • British police dropped the investigation into Kneecap’s Glastonbury anti-Israel chant but inquiries into Bob Vylan’s “death to the IDF” slogan remain active.