Irish Rock Artist Dedicates Song to Palestine Amid Protests and Violence

Irish rock musician Elijah Hewson, who is the son of U2 frontman Bono, paid tribute to the Palestinian people during his performance of "It Won't Always Be Like This" at the Glastonbury Music Festival in Somerset. His gesture aligned with the sentiments of other UK performers, Kneecap and Bob Vylan, who also voiced support for Palestine with chants of "free, free Palestine," which has triggered police investigations.

In Berlin, a peaceful pro-Palestine protest on June 28 resulted in several arrests, including two minors. Among those detained was a 13-year-old boy who faced false accusations of assaulting a police officer, despite video evidence showing he had simply raised his keffiyeh without any intent to harm. Meanwhile, in Gaza's Shujaiya neighborhood, an Israeli drone strike targeted a Palestinian individual carrying a bag of flour, coinciding with increased bombardment in the area by Israeli forces.

In Melbourne, Australia, chants of "Death to the IDF" filled the streets during a significant pro-Palestine demonstration, a phrase popularized by the British duo Bob Vylan during their festival performance. The situation in Gaza remains tense, with Israeli military actions forcing families to flee their homes while carrying their belongings in various ways as they seek safety.

Retired British Army colonel Richard Kemp claimed in a video posted on his social media that the Israeli army's accusations regarding attacks on humanitarian aid seekers at Gaza Humanitarian Foundation locations were unfounded, though gunfire could be heard in the background. Additionally, a protester advocating for Palestine was arrested outside Swedish Prime Minister Ulf Kristersson's residence after making statements of support while waving a Palestinian flag, leading to further tensions and detentions during the demonstration.