No, seriously, how long must we sing this song? For a band who’s made one of the most beloved protest songs out there, U2’s stance on Israel’s genocide of the Palestinian people tends to take a frustrating both-sides approach. Frontman Bono, for example, has spent the past three years advocating for Ukraine in the aftermath of Russia’s invasion, but he has a hard time condemning Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu without first criticizing Hamas. Now that Netanyahu has voiced his intentions to seize control of Gaza as he simultaneously subjects its people to full-fledged starvation, we’ve seen some previously-quiet celebrities and public figures finally speak out in support of a free Palestine. Today, U2 have shared an updated message about their stance.
