Chief rabbi condemns BBC's 'mishandled response' to anti-IDF chanting at Glastonbury - as Bob Vylan issue new statement
- On Monday, Culture Secretary Lisa Nandy condemned the BBC for airing Bob Vylan’s live performance at Glastonbury featuring chants of "Death to the IDF."
- The broadcast took place during the ongoing conflict that erupted after Hamas militants launched an attack on Israel on 7 October 2023, resulting in the deaths of approximately 1,200 individuals and the capture of around 250 hostages.
- Avon and Somerset Police have initiated an inquiry after examining videos of performances by Bob Vylan and Kneecap at Glastonbury, which included potentially inciteful language.
- Chief Rabbi Sir Ephraim Mirvis described the BBC’s delay in halting the live broadcast as deeply shameful, stating it has further eroded trust in the broadcaster's commitment to addressing antisemitism.
- The controversy prompted calls for BBC Director-General Tim Davie to resign, while the BBC admitted it should have cut the feed during the performance.
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