“The group have amplified political violence and publicly displayed support for organizations designated as terrorist groups in Canada, such as Hezbollah and Hamas,” Gasparro said.

“These are not expressions of art or legitimate political critique, they are dangerous endorsements of violence and hate.”

The trio garnered controversy over their anti-Israel advocacy, which includes public support of banned terrorist groups and insistence that Israel’s self-defence against terrorism amounts to “genocide.”

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    Kneecap member Liam Óg Ó hAnnaidh, 27, faces terrorism charges after reportedly waving the flag of Lebanese terror group Hezbollah at a show in London last November.

    A 2024 performance reportedly caught a group member cheering “Up Hamas, Up Hezbollah.”

    Well that was stupid.

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      Folks will panic at the sight of the wrong flag, while wearing the Union Jack on a breast pocket without an ounce of self-awareness

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      You’ll forgive the Irish in Northern Ireland for believing that some people won’t be treated as human beings without a bit of violence first.