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Bono Urges Peace, Calls for Hostage Release at Ivor Novello Awards

5/23/2025

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Bono, the iconic frontman of U2, passionately called for peace at the Ivor Novello awards in London, urging Hamas to release hostages and calling for Israel's liberation from Netanyahu's grip. This heartfelt plea marked his first public criticism of the Israeli prime minister since the onset of the Gaza conflict in October 2023, as U2 was honored with an academy fellowship.

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Bono, the iconic frontman of U2, passionately called for peace at the Ivor Novello awards in London, urging Hamas to release hostages and calling for Israel's liberation from Netanyahu's grip. This heartfelt plea marked his first public criticism of the Israeli prime minister since the onset of the Gaza conflict in October 2023, as U2 was honored with an academy fellowship.