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Comedian Tadhg Hickey Faces Outrage for Hezbollah Funeral Attendance

2/25/2025

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Irish comedian Tadhg Hickey sparked outrage among pro-Israel groups after attending the funeral of Hezbollah leader Hasan Nasrallah in Lebanon, prompting calls for his arrest. While they allege he supports a banned organization, Hickey is not bound by UK law. This incident highlights the contentious use of anti-terrorism laws against those opposing genocide, amid rising anti-Palestinian sentiment.

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Irish comedian Tadhg Hickey sparked outrage among pro-Israel groups after attending the funeral of Hezbollah leader Hasan Nasrallah in Lebanon, prompting calls for his arrest. While they allege he supports a banned organization, Hickey is not bound by UK law. This incident highlights the contentious use of anti-terrorism laws against those opposing genocide, amid rising anti-Palestinian sentiment.