Watchdog investigates BBC for airing Bob Vylan ‘death to the IDF’ Glastonbury chant

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30 Jun 2025 • 6:41 PM MYT
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  • Ofcom is seeking urgent information from the BBC regarding its broadcast of Bob Vylan's "death to the IDF" chant during their Glastonbury performance.
  • The BBC has since stated it "should have pulled" the live stream, condemning the chant as "utterly unacceptable" and containing "antisemitic sentiments."
  • Avon and Somerset Police are assessing video evidence from both Bob Vylan and Kneecap's performances at the festival to determine if any offenses were committed.
  • Senior political figures, including Sir Keir Starmer and Culture Secretary Lisa Nandy, have demanded explanations from the BBC concerning the broadcast.
  • Rapper Bob Vylan, of the performing duo, has defended his controversial remarks, stating "I said what I said" and calling for a change in foreign policy.

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