{
  "id": 10864764,
  "title": "U2 frontman Bono compares Ben-Gvir comments on Gazans to Nazi leader Heinrich Himmler's rhetoric",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/30/u2-frontman-bono-compares-ben-gvir-comments-on-gazans-to-nazi-leader",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-09-30T05:24:52.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Jerusalem Post",
    "slug": "jerusalem-post",
    "url": "https://www.jpost.com/israel-news/politics-and-diplomacy/article-910147"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "U2 frontman Bono has criticized Israeli National Security Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir's rhetoric, drawing comparisons to Nazi leader Heinrich Himmler. In an extensive interview with Rolling Stone magazine for the band's 50th anniversary celebrations, Bono addressed Ben-Gvir's comments about Gazan residents, deeming them unworthy of life. Bono emphasized his support for both Israel and the Palestinian right to their own state, expressing bewilderment over Ben-Gvir's continued position in the government. The singer also touched on the international debate surrounding potential genocide in Gaza, stating that the term is legally determined by international courts. Bono further accused Ben-Gvir of damaging Judaism's image and called for a political compromise to address the Nakba, emphasizing justice as a fundamental value in Judaism. In response, Ben-Gvir posted an AI music video on X/Twitter, titled \"Gaza to Ireland,\" urging Bono to listen to his call for Gazans to emigrate to Ireland.",
  "summary": "During the interview, conducted by journalist Brian Hiatt, Bono addressed comments Ben-Gvir made about Gaza residents in a conversation with former hostage survivor Rom Braslavski.",
  "key_points": [
    "U2 frontman Bono criticizes Israeli minister Ben-Gvir's rhetoric",
    "Bono compares Ben-Gvir's comments to Nazi leader Heinrich Himmler",
    "Singer calls for political compromise to address the Nakba"
  ],
  "editors_take": "Bono's comments mark a notable intervention by a prominent artist in the debate over Israel and Gaza, highlighting the deepening divide over Ben-Gvir's stance and its perceived implications for Judaism.",
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 1,
    "also_reported_by": []
  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}