The balloon says that “non -aggressive” statements after criticism

The rap group of West Belfast Knecap has returned to the back so that their American visas were revoked after their performance in Coachella where they finished their set with pro-Palestinian messages.

Writing on social networks, television personality and music manager Sharon Osbourne said that the hip-hop trio “had carried its performance to a different level by incorporating aggressive political declarations”.

When asked by BBC News or for an answer, the group replied: “The statements are not aggressive, the murder of 20,000 children is however.”

The festival organizers were also approached for comments.

The ball joint was vocal supporters of the Palestinian people, often increasing the conflict in their live performances.

Hamas attacked Israel on October 7, 2023, killing around 1,200 people – mainly civilians – and bringing 251 to Gaza in hostages.

Israel launched a massive military offensive in response, which killed 51,240 Palestinians – mainly civilians – according to figures published by the Ministry of Health managed by Gaza.

The number of children who have been killed in Gaza is disputed. International journalists, whose BBC, are blocked by Israel to independently enter Gaza, so they are unable to independently check the figures.

In a statement to BBC News Ni, the US State Department said that when the revocations are considered, they examine information that “may indicate ineligibility for the potential visa under American immigration laws, constitute a threat to public security or other situations where the revocation is justified”.

The group is expected to play a number of shows in the United States and Canada in the coming months.

On Tuesday, Osbourne said on social networks that the actions of the group included “projections of anti-Israeli messages and hate speeches”.

“This group openly supports terrorist organizations,” she added.

Ms. Osbourne also criticized the organizers of the festival, Goldenvoice, a subsidiary of Anschutz Entertainment Group (AEG).

“The reports indicate that Goldenvoice was not aware of the political intentions of the patella when they were reserved,” said Osbourne.

“However, after having witnessed their performance during the first weekend, allowing them to occur again the following weekend suggests the support of their rhetoric and a lack of reasonable diligence,” she continued.

“This behavior raises concerns about the relevance of their participation in such a festival and additional programs that they are reserved for playing in the United States,” said Osbourne.

“I know full well that some people in the industry had written in Goldenvoice, broadcasting their concerns around the reservation of the patella,” she said.

Osbourne is the wife of Black Sabbath singer, Ozzy Osbourne, and a former television talent judge shows the X-Factor and the America’s Got Talent.

She also managed her husband’s solo career.

Osbourne finished his post saying: “As a person of Irish Catholic on the side of my mother and the Jewish ashkénaze inheritance on the side of his father and a wide experience in the music industry, I understand the complexities involved.

“I urge you to join me to plead for the revocation of the balloon work visa.”

The festival organizers were approached for comments.

Warning: This article has a language that some readers can find the offensive

At the end of their set during the second weekend of Coachella, which was not broadcast on the official Youtube page of the festival, the ballot projected three text screens.

The first message indicated: “Israel commits a genocide against the Palestinian people”, followed by: “He is able to the American government who arms and finances Israel despite their war crimes”, and a final screen added: “(Expletive) Israel. Palestine Libre”.

During the performance, the member of the Mo Chara group said: “The Irish not so long ago were persecuted in the hands of the British, but we have never been bombed from … Heaven with nowhere to go.

“The Palestinians have nowhere to go.”

The group also led the public in the songs of: “Free and free Palestine”.

On April 11, during the first performance of Coachella de Knecap, the group was criticized after having run an anti -margaret song Thatcher – which was then omitted from the delivery of the festival – as well as calls to a United Irish.

A spokesperson for the US State Department said: “Due to privacy and other considerations, and the confidentiality of the visa, we will not generally comment on the actions of the ministry with regard to specific cases.”

They said that the Trump administration “focuses on the protection of our nation and our citizens respecting the highest standards of national security and public security thanks to our visa process”.

“When we consider the revocations, the ministry examines the information that occurs after the delivery of the visa which can indicate ineligibility for the potential visa under American immigration laws, constitute a threat to public security or other situations where the revocation is justified,” they added.

“This may include everything, arrests, criminal convictions and conduct incompatible with the classification of visas, to overcome.”