One and a half million Palestinians live in the narrow strip of land where most people depend on aid.

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The band's last major live performance was at the 1985 Live Aid concert at Wembley, organised by Geldof.

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Under his tenure, the BBC broadcast Live Aid and launched its first breakfast television programme.

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The Boomtown Rats split in 1986, not long after they performed at Live Aid, which Geldof organised.

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