The Irish hip-hop band Kneecap has been banned from entering Hungary for three years ahead of a scheduled performance at the Sziget festival. The ban was announced by Hungarian government spokesperson Zoltan Kovacs, who cited antisemitic hate speech and national security concerns. Kneecap has faced multiple concert cancellations recently, attributing these to a smear campaign against them due to their vocal support for Palestine. Member O hAnnaidh is under investigation for a terror offense related to showing support for Hezbollah. The band denies supporting terrorism.
Hungary has zero tolerance for antisemitism in any form. Kneecap's planned performance posed a national security threat, resulting in a formal three-year ban from entering Hungary.
The group has seen several shows canceled recently, including at TRNSMT festival and the Eden Project, amidst claims that the cancellations stem from a smear campaign.
Kneecap's members assert that they face ongoing cancellations due to their outspoken support for Palestine and criticism of Israel's actions in Gaza, labeled as genocide by them.
O hAnnaidh was recently charged with a terror offense related to allegations of displaying a Hezbollah flag, with the group under investigation by counter-terrorism police.
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