U2’s Bono dedicates concert to Israeli victims of Hamas attack

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Israeli concert-goers while performing at the Las Vegas Sphere by adding their 1984 hit “Pride (In the Name of Love)” to their set list on Sunday.“In the light of what’s happened in Israel and Gaza, a song about nonviolence seems somewhat ridiculous, even laughable,” said U2 frontman Bono to a silent crowd in a video posted on the band’s Instagram. “But our prayers have always been for peace and for nonviolence.” “But our hearts and our anger, you know where that’s pointed,” continued the singer. “So sing with us… and those beautiful kids at that music festival.”As the first verse of the song begins, Bono, 63, manages to change the lyrics to reflect the recent tragedy in the Middle East rather than the assassination of Dr.

Martin Luther King Jr.“Early morning, Oct. 7, the sun is rising in the desert sky,” sings Bono. “Stars of David, they took your life but they could not take your pride.”The remainder of the song remained unchanged, as fans belted out the tune.

Several Instagram users thanked the Irish rock group for the touching tribute. “Thank you Bono for mentioning Israeli and Gaza (Palestine) as equal,” commented one user. “The complexity of this war goes far behind the action on those 2/3 last days and the only thing we can wish is for a lasting peace.

You are as usual the best Mr. Bono.” “Thank you from the bottom of my aching heart,” wrote a second person.“Thank you for your support and for speaking out against violence and terror,” echoed a third user. “Our hearts are breaking, thank you for speaking up for us when so many others keep silent,” stated a fourth person.