Escalation of Violence in Gaza
The company of knee struck in Israel because it violated the ceasefire in Gaza in Boyne against the “most vulnerable people on Earth.”
Recent Casualties and Global Reaction
On Tuesday (March 18), a wave of aircraft conducted by Israel broke up a two-month pause in military operations, killing about 592 people only in the last three days, according to the Ministry of Health in Gaza (through Access).
As noted Keeper, the bombardment on Thursday marked one of the bloodiest days of an 18-month conflict, with the timing of strikes seemingly increasing the number of women and children killed.
The group took to X/Twitter to condemn Israel for the ongoing atrocities, stating: “Last night, supported by the United States, Israel killed almost 100 people while they slept in Rafaha, including a father and his seven children seeking refuge in their partially destroyed home.”
“Damn, Israel.”
The most vulnerable people on Earth, in a trap without electricity, food, access to their sea or any ways to escape, are bombed by the most powerful army in the region, armed with the most powerful military on Earth.
There was never a war there, just a medieval massacre …
– Knight Cup (@kneecapceool) March 20, 2025
The Human Toll
According to the group, the European hospital nearby Abasan al-Kabir reported that at least 16 people, mainly women and children, were killed at a family house. Among the deceased were the father and his seven children, as well as the parents and brother of a child who survived after being pulled from the rubble.
The knee cup shared another post, stating: “The most vulnerable people on the ground, trapped without electricity, food, and any means of escape, are being bombarded by the most powerful army in the region, armed with the most advanced military technology on Earth.
“There was never a war, just a medieval massacre, except with drones and fighter jets. And they smile while discussing human rights … “
This escalated after “best way to live” artists criticized the Prime Minister of Ireland, calling Micheál Martin “Lizal-Ars” and “Bending” following his recent visit to the White House to meet with US President Donald Trump.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EMPF5CAOFM8
Martin commended Trump for his approach to Gaza and recent peace negotiations, despite the fact that Irish parties, such as Sinn Féin, recently announced their intention to boycott the St. Patrick’s Day events in Washington this week. After Trump was questioned about the boycott, Martin added that he wanted to “pay tribute to the president’s peaceful initiatives” in Gaza and elsewhere.
Participants in Kneecap, including DJ Próvaí and Mógleaí Bap, who have openly supported Palestine, voiced their anger over Martin’s comments.
“Sometimes you feel a bit powerless, but we can do this, we can put pressure on people like Micheál Martin, who want to go to America and start licking to get a few dollars or something like that,” Bap stated in a recent interview. “I believe that continuing to apply pressure and discussing Palestine is the best we can do at this moment.”
Back in January, after their film was snubbed from Oscar nominations, despite being on the list, the group tweeted: “Oscar? F***. Free Palestine.”
Their statement echoed their response to news about the ceasefire in Gaza on January 16, where they declared: “We must not forget what Israel has done.”
In their cover for NME last year, they expressed their stance against what they describe as the “occupation and genocide” by Israel in Gaza. They also raised nearly £100,000 for a voluntary gym in the AIDA refugee camp in Palestine, amplifying their message through social media and high-profile television performances.
https://www.nme.com/news/music/kneecap-hit-out-at-breaking-of-gaza-ceasefire-fuck-israel-3848123?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=kneecap-hit-out-at-breaking-of-gaza-ceasefire-fuck-israel
