U2 Frontman Bono Slams Itamar Ben Gvir and Netanyahu in Rolling Stone Interview
U2 frontman Bono strongly criticized Israeli National Security Minister Itamar Ben Gvir and Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu in a Rolling Stone interview, comparing extremist rhetoric to Nazi ideology.
In a recent interview with Rolling Stone magazine promoting his band U2's new album, Bono launched a sharp critique against Israeli National Security Minister Itamar Ben Gvir and Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's government.
Reflecting on the ongoing conflict, the legendary rock frontman quoted controversial remarks made by Ben Gvir regarding the residents of Gaza, comparing the minister's rhetoric to that of Nazi war criminal Heinrich Himmler.
Bono emphasized his long-standing support for both Israelis and Palestinians, including the establishment of a Palestinian state. However, he expressed deep concern over a cabinet minister making such statements without facing legal consequences, while Netanyahu relies on him for a parliamentary majority.
Concluding his remarks, Bono praised the profound cultural contributions of Jewish artists to his life and expressed dismay that extremists are casting a shadow over Jewish values, calling for justice, compromise, and a resolution to historical grievances.
