• Bono criticized both Hamas and Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu during his speech at the Ivor Novello Awards, calling for an end to the violence in Gaza.
• He urged Hamas to release hostages and condemned Israel’s far-right leadership, emphasizing the need for accountability on both sides.
• U2 received the Fellowship of The Ivors Academy, with Bono marking the occasion by performing their antiwar anthem “Sunday Bloody Sunday.”

U2 frontman Bono took the stage in London on Thursday during the prestigious Ivor Novello Awards and didn’t hold back, delivering a powerful speech that criticized both Hamas and Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu. The Irish rock star called for an end to the conflict in Gaza, demanding action and accountability on both sides.

Bono Calls Out Hamas and Israel’s Leadership

During his acceptance speech, Bono urged Hamas to release hostages and stop the violence, while also condemning Netanyahu and what he referred to as Israel’s “far-right fundamentalists.” His remarks came after recent Israeli airstrikes in Gaza killed at least 82 people, including women and children, according to reports.

“Hamas, release the hostages, stop the war. Israel, be released from Benjamin Netanyahu and the far-right fundamentalists that twist your sacred texts,” Bono said. He also called for aid workers in the region to be protected, describing them as “the best of us.”

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U2’s Historic Achievement

U2 became the first Irish act to receive the Fellowship of The Ivors Academy, a moment Bono marked with an acoustic performance of their 1983 hit “Sunday Bloody Sunday”, an antiwar anthem. The song originally addressed British soldiers’ killing of unarmed protesters in Northern Ireland, but its message of peace took on new resonance amid the current conflict in Gaza.

“Believing in the possibilities of peace was then, and is now, a rebellious act,” Bono said.

Context of the Conflict

Bono’s speech comes as tensions remain high in the Middle East. Israel recently allowed limited humanitarian aid into Gaza after a nearly three-month blockade, but experts say the relief is insufficient. The blockade has drawn international criticism, including from Pope Leo XIV, who urged Israel to provide “dignified aid” to Palestinians.

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The ongoing violence highlights the challenges of achieving stability in the region. Bono’s remarks reflect growing frustration with both Hamas’ actions and Israel’s leadership under Netanyahu.

What’s Next?

The U2 frontman’s plea for peace puts a spotlight on the escalating Middle East conflict and the broader implications for international relations. Will leaders heed his call? Only time will tell.

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