Dua Lipa says criticism of Israeli war in Gaza was for ‘greater good’

Singer due to headline Glastonbury embraces risk of backlash over Israeli genocide' post on Instagram

The pop star and soon-to-be Glastonbury headliner Dua Lipa has said she is willing to risk a backlash over political statements after she recently described military operations in Gaza as Israeli genocide".

In an interview with the Radio Times, the 28-year-old said she repeatedly checked herself before making a statement, but did so if she felt it was for the greater good" and worth the risk.