Kneecap to play Paris concert in defiance of objections

Irish rap group Kneecap, facing controversy over a member’s British terror charge linked to Hezbollah, is set to perform at the Rock en Seine festival in Paris despite objections from Jewish groups and government officials, leading to the withdrawal of local subsidies. The group’s politically charged performances, especially regarding the Palestinian cause, have raised concerns about antisemitism in France following recent violence.

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