IRISH rock band U2 has condemned the Israeli government’s military operations and blockade in Gaza, describing them as a “moral failure” and calling for an immediate cessation of hostilities. In a statement released this week, lead singer Bono and his fellow band members -- guitarist The Edge, bassist Adam Clayton and drummer Larry Mullen Jr. -- criticized Israel’s reported plans for a military takeover of Gaza City and restrictions on humanitarian aid. They said the blockade had worsened a humanitarian crisis for Palestinians and emphasized that Hamas should not be equated with the Palestinian people, who have lived under occupation...
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