Irish rap group Kneecap has been banned from entering Hungary ahead of their scheduled performance at the Sziget Festival, a move the band describes as a 'political distraction' with no legal basis. Hungarian officials claim the ban is due to alleged antisemitic hate speech and support for terrorism, accusations Kneecap strongly deny, stating they have no criminal convictions and stand against all hate crimes. The festival's organizers have criticized the government's decision as unnecessary and potentially damaging to Hungary's international reputation. Kneecap, known for their vocal support of Palestine, have faced several show cancellations in recent months, which they attribute to a campaign against their political views.