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Franz Ferdinand slam IDF for using their song in propaganda video

Franz Ferdinand condemn the IDF for using their hit 'Take Me Out' in a propaganda video, accusing it of unauthorized song use and moral arrogance.
Kapranos publicly criticized the IDF’s use of the track on Instagram, stating the act was done 'without our consent'.
The propaganda video features footage of fighter jets and explosions alongside a soldier praising airstrikes in Iran, tying the band’s song to regional conflict.
The incident is framed as part of a pattern of arrogance, with the band condemning takings of others’ work for political ends.
The move adds to Franz Ferdinand’s history of political commentary, linking the current dispute to their broader public stance.
The reference note traces the band’s political engagement to prior moments, including responses to Trump-era commentary.
Franz Ferdinand’s most recent LP, The Human Fear, provides a recent context to their ongoing public discourse.
The band’s 2026 timeframe includes plans to tour the UK and Europe, keeping them in the public eye amid controversy.
The new reference connects the incident to broader regional tensions, noting joint airstrikes by Israel and the US in Iran.
The piece also highlights concerns raised by UN experts about civilian harm in the Iran airstrikes, framing it within international law discourse.

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