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Bono Speaks Out Against Hamas, Benjamin Netanyahu and Israeli "Far-Right Fundamentalists" at Ivors 2025

On May 22, 2025, during the Ivors music awards ceremony in London, Bono urged for peace amid the worsening conflict in Gaza and expressed criticism of Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and far-right extremists.
The call followed a background of intensified Israeli military actions in Gaza since October 2023, leading Western countries like the UK, France, and Canada to impose sanctions and summon Israeli diplomats.
Bono dedicated the performance of U2's 'Sunday Bloody Sunday' to peace hopes, altered lyrics to condemn the Hamas attack on an Israeli rave, and urged Hamas to release hostages and stop the war.
More than 53,000 people have died in Gaza, mostly civilians, with nearly 500,000 Palestinians facing catastrophic hunger due to blockade-related food shortages, according to May 17 reports.
Bono's speech and actions reflect growing Western discontent with Netanyahu and highlight the humanitarian crisis, yet they have sparked critique including accusations of being 'tone deaf' and accusations from figures like Roger Waters.

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Jerusalem Post

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U2's Bono calls on Hamas to release hostages

“Hamas, release the hostages, stop the war. Israel, be released from Benjamin Netanyahu and the far-right fundamentalists that twist your sacred texts,” the U2 musician said.

11 hours ago·Jerusalem, Israel

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HuffPost

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Bono Demands Israel’s Release From ‘Far-Right Fundamentalists,’ Hamas’ Release Of Hostages

The U2 frontman had a lot to say about the Israeli-Palestinian conflict at Thursday night's Ivor Novello Awards in London.

15 hours ago·United States

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The Algemeiner

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Bono Calls for Hamas to Free Hostages, Israel to be ‘Released’ From Netanyahu During Award Acceptance Speech

Bono poses on the red carpet during arrivals for the screening of the documentary film “Bono: Stories of Surrender” presented as part of Special Screenings at the 78th Cannes Film Festival in Cannes, France, May 16, 2025. Photo: REUTERS/Benoit Tessier U2 lead singer Bono urged the Hamas terrorist organization to release the remaining hostages abducted from Israel on Oct. 7, 2023, and “stop the war” with Israel during an acceptance speech at the …

16 hours ago·New York, United States

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The New Arab

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U2’s Bono says ’release Israel’ from Netanyahu, far-right regime

U2's Bono has called for Israel to be "released" from Benjamin Netanyahu and the far-right's grip on power, as hundreds of Palestinians are killed in Gaza in a devastating new Israeli military campaign. The Irish rock star spoke at the Ivors music awards, where he demanded the release of Israeli captives held by Hamas in Gaza from the podium, as well as a generic call for peace. "Hamas, release the hostages. Stop the war. Israel be released from…

20 hours ago·London, United Kingdom

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Breitbart

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Bono Calls for Hamas to Release Hostages and Netanyahu to Resign

U2 frontman Bono called for Israel to dump PM Benjamin Netanyahu while urging freedom for the Hamas terrorist group's hostages and an end to the war in Gaza.

21 hours ago·United States

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