Hozier praises Irish people's support of Palestine and hits out at Central Bank

Speaking on stage at Electric Picnic, where he headlined on Friday night, he thanked people for the "show of solidarity" for Palestine

 

Electric Picnic headliner Hozier has praised Irish people for their support of Palestine and called for people to sign a petition over the Central Bank of Ireland's role in approving Israel Bonds for sale in the EU.

Speaking on the Main Stage, he thanked people for the "show of solidarity" for Palestine.

He also referred to the Central Bank, calling on people to sign a petition and contact their local TD to legislate against its role in approving Israel Bonds.

The bank is the designated authority in relation to the sale of Israel Bonds in the EU, and has determined the securities meet the standards of the bloc's prospectus regulations.

Israel Bonds have been advertised as supporting the country's economy and, more recently, websites promoting the securities emphasise their role in supporting Israel's military operations in Gaza.

Protesters and opposition parties have said the bonds are intended to fund the war in Gaza, and approving them is tantamount to complicity with the genocide of the Palestinian people.

The Central Bank has said regulations require that it approves prospectuses that meet standards of completeness, consistency, and comprehensibility.

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