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Kneecap rapper charged with terrorism offence over alleged Hezbollah flag at gig

Liam O'Hanna, a member of the prominent Irish rap trio Kneecap, has been charged with a terrorism offence in the UK.

O'Hanna, 27, is charged with displaying a flag in support of Hezbollah at a concert in northwest London's O2 Forum last November.

This comes after Kneecap were filmed displaying graphics saying "Israel is committing genocide against the Palestinian people" and "Fuck Israel, Free Palestine" at the Coachella festival in California.

But the group has repeatedly denied supporting Hezbollah or Hamas, which are proscribed organisations in the UK.

It is a crime under British law to express support for either group.

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British movie director Rich Peppiatt (2nd L) poses with members of the Irish-language rap group Kneecap