Kneecap at the Britain Independent Film Awards in December 2024

Kneecap have claimed they’re at the centre of a “witchhunt” because of their outspoken views in support of Palestine, following the news that a member of the group has been charged with a terror offence.

Last month, the West Belfast hip-hop trio found themselves at the centre of scrutiny over impassioned political statements they made during an appearance at the Coachella music festival in California.

During their set, the group projected messages like “fuck Israel, free Palestine” onto the screens behind them, and led fans in a chant of “free Palestine”.

In the days afterwards, it was reported that counter-terrorism police officers were assessing a resurfaced video in which the group reportedly declared “up Hamas, up Hezbollah” during a gig in London in November 2024.

On Wednesday evening, it was confirmed that Liam Óg Ó hAnnaidh – better known to Kneecap........

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