Rap-punk duo Bob Vylan says it’s being targeted for speaking up about Gaza at Glastonbury
SOMERSET, ENGLAND, JUL 1 – Bob Vylan’s Glastonbury chants have triggered a police inquiry amid calls to cancel shows and visa revocations, reflecting tensions over political expression and the Israel-Palestine conflict.
- British alt-rap duo Bob Vylan led controversial chants including 'Death, death to the IDF' during their Glastonbury Festival performance on Saturday.
- The backlash followed their pro-Palestinian comments amid ongoing violence in Gaza, where over 55,000 people have been killed since October 2023.
- The U.S. State Department revoked Bob Vylan's visas and halted their planned North American tour, while British police launched an investigation into their comments.
- Bob Vylan stated they oppose the death of any race and support dismantling a violent military machine whose soldiers use 'unnecessary lethal force' on civilians needing aid.
- They claim being targeted for speaking up, asserting attention on their actions distracts from government silence amid Gaza’s ongoing humanitarian crisis.
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