US EditionState Department revokes visas for Bob Vylan after ‘death to the IDF’ chant
- The U.S. State Department revoked visas for the British rap punk duo Bob Vylan after their chants at Glastonbury Festival last weekend in the UK.
- The visa revocation followed Bob Vylan leading chants of "free Palestine" and "death to the IDF" during a live-streamed performance condemned as hateful and antisemitic.
- The incident sparked investigations by British police for public order offenses, led United Talent Agency to drop the duo, and prompted criticism from political leaders and festival organizers.
- Prime Minister Keir Starmer strongly condemned the chants, describing them as unacceptable hate speech with no justification, while Ofcom raised significant concerns about the BBC's choice to air the performance live.
- This event highlights tensions around freedom of expression and hate speech in the UK music scene and may affect upcoming tours and festival policies.
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A British festival appearance with anti-Israeli slogans is broadcast live by the BBC. The channel is under pressure – and the US announces that the band will refuse entry.
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