Controversial band Kneecap banned from Canada ...Middle East

The Belfast group, made up of Naoise O Caireallain, Liam Og O hAnnaidh and JJ O’Dochartaigh, are known for their provocative lyrics and merchandise as well as their pro-Palestine stance.

They have repeatedly hit headlines this year, including in April when footage emerged that appeared to show a band member saying “Up Hamas, up Hezbollah” at a gig.

A message to Vince Gasparro and our many fans across Canada. t.co/66avCapPgn pic.twitter.com/ySsrgpMs6J

— KNEECAP (@KNEECAPCEOL) September 19, 2025

On Friday, Canada’s parliamentary secretary for combating crime announced in a video on social media that Kneecap have been deemed “ineligible” to enter the country.

“The group have amplified political violence and publicly displayed support for terrorist organisations such as Hezbollah and Hamas.

“Criticism of foreign governments is protected under Canada’s Charter of Rights and Freedoms, however advocating for political violence, glorifying terrorist organisations and displaying hate symbols that directly target the Jewish community are not protected forms of expression and will not be tolerated by our government.

The trio responded with a statement on X, titled “A Message to Vince Gasparro”, in which they announced legal action and said they will “beat” the politician in court.

“No member of Kneecap has been convicted of ANY crime in ANY country EVER … We have today instructed our lawyers to initiate legal action against you.

“When we beat you in court, which we will, we will donate every cent to assist some of the thousands of child amputees in Gaza.”

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