US EditionPolice Investigate 'Death to the IDF' Chants During Bob Vylan's Glastonbury Performance
SOMERSET, ENGLAND, UK, JUN 29 – Avon and Somerset Police are reviewing video evidence after punk duo Bob Vylan led chants against the Israeli military at Glastonbury, where 200,000 attendees gathered, organizers said.
- Avon and Somerset Police are investigating whether a criminal offence was committed regarding chants of 'death to the IDF' at Glastonbury Festival during Bob Vylan's performance.
- The Israeli embassy expressed that they are 'deeply disturbed' by the chants at Glastonbury Festival.
- Senator Ted Cruz criticized the crowd's chants, stating they were inappropriate during the performance.
- Festival organizer Emily Eavis stated on Instagram that the remarks made by Bob Vylan 'crossed a line' and emphasized that there is 'no place at Glastonbury for antisemitism, hate speech or incitement to violence.
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