India, Feb. 10 -- A performer during Kendrick Lamar's Super Bowl halftime show sparked a protest by unfurling a flag symbolising both Sudan and the Gaza Strip. This act, drawing attention to two of the Middle East's most devastating conflicts, was met with instant action from security, who detained the performer shortly after the incident.

While the individual's identity remains undisclosed, authorities have confirmed that they will face a lifetime ban from NFL events. The company behind the halftime show clarified that this protest was not part of the planned performance.

The Gaza Strip, a densely populated Palestinian enclave bordered by Israel and Egypt, has long been a point of tension. The current conflict erupted in 2023 when Hama...