In recent weeks, British police have filed charges against a member of an Irish hip-hop group after the artist displayed the flag of Hezbollah during a concert. ‌ UK authorities labeled the act as "support of terrorism"—a bold claim, especially considering Britain’s active role as one of Israel’s staunchest allies in the ongoing two-year-long genocide in Gaza. ‌ The irony wasn’t lost on Irish MP Pat Sheehan, who used the incident as a springboard to call for a parliamentary debate on Israel’s repeated violations of international law. ‌ In his speech, Sheehan condemned Israel’s systemic disregard for international norms and human rights—and went further by accusing the British police of hypocrisy and selective justice. ‌ Apparently, waving a flag prompts prosecution—but aiding war crimes gets a diplomatic nod.