Fontaines DC display words ‘Israel is committing genocide' on screen at London gig
Lead singer Grian Chatten performed in front of the 45,000-strong crowd dressed in a kilt and a Sinead O'Connor t-shirt, the Independent reported.
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A piece of music equipment on the north London stage was wrapped in a Palestinian flag and 'Israel is committing genocide. Use your voice' came up on the screens after the last song.
The show comes after multiple artists voiced support for the people of Palestine at the Glastonbury music festival in June.
Last week, the US revoked entry visas for members of British punk-rap duo Bob Vylan following their Glastonbury Festival set, during which frontman Bobby Vylan led the crowd in a controversial chant against Israel's military.
Performing on the festival's West Holts Stage on Saturday, the artist shouted 'Free, free Palestine' before encouraging the audience to chant, 'Death, death to the IDF (Israel Defense Forces).' Video of the moment quickly spread online, sparking backlash.
Meanwhile, Irish rap group Kneecap drew one of the festival's largest crowds at the West Holts Stage. Dozens of Palestinian flags flew in the crowd as the show opened with an audio montage of news clips referring to the band's critics and legal woes.
Between high-energy numbers that had fans forming a large mosh pit, the band members — sporting keffiyehs — led the audience in chants of 'Free Palestine' and 'Free Mo Chara.' They also aimed an expletive-laden chant at UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer, who has said he didn't think it was 'appropriate' for Kneecap to play Glastonbury.
One member wore a T-shirt emblazoned with 'We Are All Palestine Action,' referencing the direct-action network that targets arms factories supplying Israel.
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