Hezbollah’s Shura Council has since instructed its leadership to avoid mobilising on the streets, warning that protests could quickly spiral into uncontrollable incidents. Hezbollah denounced the government’s move as a “grave sin” that strips Lebanon “of the weapon of resistance” against Israel and vowed to disregard it.

Liam O’Hanna, 27, who performs under the stage name Mo Chara, was charged in May accused of displaying a Hezbollah flag during a London concert in November.

A member of rap trio Kneecap faces a wait to find out whether his terrorism charge will be thrown out.

Speaking outside the courts today, Mo Chara thanked supporters for coming and said: “We know this story is more than just about me. It’s more than Kneecap; this is a story about Palestine and us as a...