Police Probe Glastonbury Chants Against IDF During Bob Vylan Set

At the Glastonbury Festival, punk duo Bob Vylan led the crowd in chants of 'Free Palestine' and 'Death to the IDF,' which were broadcast live by the BBC, sparking significant controversy and outrage among supporters of Israel. The Labour government, including Culture Secretary Lisa Nandy and Home Secretary Yvette Cooper, strongly condemned the comments and demanded urgent explanations from the BBC's Director General, Tim Davie, questioning the broadcaster's due diligence prior to the performance. The BBC removed the performance from its iPlayer platform and issued on-screen warnings about the offensive language during the live stream. Avon and Somerset Police have launched a probe to determine if the chants constituted any criminal offenses. The incident has deeply distressed members of the Jewish community, while the band Bob Vylan expressed support for fellow controversial performers Kneecap, who were not broadcast live due to prior controversies. The situation highlights ongoing tensions around freedom of expression, political statements at public events, and media responsibility.