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Bono clashes with Israeli Minister Ben-Gvir over Gaza rhetoric
U2 frontman Bono has entered a public dispute with Israeli National Security Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir following an interview with Rolling Stone. During the interview, Bono compared Ben-Gvir’s rhetoric regarding the population in Gaza to that of Nazi official Heinrich Himmler. This comparison was prompted by Ben-Gvir’s previous statements that certain individuals in Gaza are ‘not even people’ and ‘not worthy of life.’
Bono expressed that Ben-Gvir’s conduct puts the religion of Judaism ‘in the shade’ and criticized Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu for keeping the minister in his government. While Bono condemned the October 7 attacks as ‘an unholy offence,’ he maintained that he stands with both Israel and the Palestinian people.
Ben-Gvir responded to the remarks on social media, accusing the singer of being a supporter of terrorism. The dispute follows previous travel restrictions placed on the minister, including a ban on entering Ireland in June and an announced ban by France.
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Bono · Heinrich Himmler · Itamar Ben-Gvir · Rolling Stone · U2
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What the coverage asserts, and how many sources carry each claim.
- [○ 1 SOURCE] France announced a ban on Ben-Gvir entering the country. www.thejournal.ie
- [● 5 SOURCES] Bono likened Israeli National Security Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir to Heinrich Himmler. extra.ie · www.rollingstone.de · www.thejournal.ie · www.lifo.gr · parallaximag.gr
- [● 5 SOURCES] U2’s upcoming album includes a song titled ‘The Tears of Things’ regarding the history of Gaza. extra.ie · www.thejournal.ie · www.lifo.gr · parallaximag.gr · www.rollingstone.de
- [● 2 SOURCES] Itamar Ben-Gvir accused Bono of being a supporter of terrorism. extra.ie · www.thejournal.ie
- [● 4 SOURCES] Ben-Gvir previously stated that certain people in Gaza are not worthy of life and are not even people. extra.ie · www.rollingstone.de · www.thejournal.ie · parallaximag.gr
- [○ 1 SOURCE] The Irish Taoiseach banned Ben-Gvir from entering Ireland in June. www.thejournal.ie
- [● 2 SOURCES] Bono stated that Ben-Gvir’s rhetoric puts the religion of Judaism ‘in the shade’. extra.ie · www.thejournal.ie
- [● 4 SOURCES] Bono condemned the October 7 attacks as ‘an unholy offence’. extra.ie · www.rollingstone.de · www.thejournal.ie · parallaximag.gr