US State Dept Revokes Bob Vylan Visas Over Glastonbury Chants

The U.S. State Department revoked the visas of British punk duo Bob Vylan following their controversial performance at the Glastonbury Festival, where they led the crowd in chants of "death to the IDF," referring to the Israel Defense Forces. Deputy Secretary of State Christopher Landau stated that foreigners who glorify violence and hatred are not welcome in the U.S., effectively banning the band from their scheduled American tour later this year. The incident triggered widespread backlash from Jewish organizations, U.S. politicians including Republican figures, and British authorities, with investigations opened by Avon and Somerset Police. Additionally, the BBC apologized for broadcasting the performance and removed it from its streaming platform, while festival organizers condemned the duo's actions as "appalling." The band's talent agency also dropped them amid the controversy, and calls have been made to cancel their upcoming performances in the UK. Bob Vylan's frontman doubled down on his comments despite the widespread condemnation.