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Culture reporter Emma Saunders noted that the UK’s Chief Rabbi strongly criticized the broadcasting of “vile Jew-hate” at the Glastonbury festival. During Bob Vylan’s performance, the band’s singer led the crowd in chanting “death, death to the IDF [Israel Defense Forces]”. Sir Ephraim Mirvis expressed his dismay on X, stating, “This is a time of national shame. The airing of vile Jew-hatred at Glastonbury and the BBC’s belated and mishandled response, brings confidence in our national broadcaster’s ability to treat antisemitism seriously to a new low. It should trouble all decent people that now, one need only couch their outright incitement to violence and hatred as edgy political commentary, for ordinary people to not only fail to see it for what it is, but also to cheer it, chant it and celebrate it. Toxic Jew-hatred is a threat to our entire society.”
In response to the incident, the BBC issued a statement on Monday, acknowledging their oversight in not pulling the stream during the performance. They expressed regret for the situation. Following the controversial performances at Glastonbury, a criminal investigation has been launched by Avon and Somerset Police. Both Bob Vylan and Irish-language rap trio Kneecap are under scrutiny to determine if their comments amounted to a criminal offense. The police appointed a senior detective to investigate the matter, which has been recorded as a public order incident while the inquiries are still in the early stages.
Culture Secretary Lisa Nandy, speaking in Parliament after the announcement of the investigation, labeled the scenes broadcast as “appalling and unacceptable.” The government is taking the incident seriously, with authorities looking into the matter to determine the legal implications of the performances at Glastonbury. The controversy surrounding the festival has sparked a national conversation about the boundaries of free speech and incitement to hatred. The response from the Chief Rabbi and law enforcement highlights the importance of addressing hate speech and antisemitism in all forms to protect the social fabric of society
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