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Chief rabbi condemns BBC's 'mishandled response' to anti-IDF chanting at Glastonbury - as Bob Vylan issue new statement

  • At Glastonbury on Saturday 2023, punk-rap duo Bob Vylan led crowds in chants of "Death to the IDF," which were broadcast live by the BBC.
  • The broadcast occurred during the ongoing conflict triggered by Hamas militants' assault on Israel on 7 October 2023, which resulted in the deaths of over a thousand individuals and the capture of approximately 250 hostages.
  • The BBC encountered widespread condemnation, including from Chief Rabbi Sir Ephraim Mirvis and Culture Secretary Lisa Nandy, who described the broadcasted footage as "appalling and unacceptable" and emphasized the need for the broadcaster to take responsibility.
  • The BBC apologized, acknowledging with hindsight the live stream should have been cut, while Avon and Somerset Police launched a criminal investigation into performances by Bob Vylan and Kneecap.
  • The incident lowered public confidence in the BBC's handling of antisemitism, sparked calls for Director-General Tim Davie to resign, and highlighted leadership concerns at the broadcaster.
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The Telegraph broke the news in London, United Kingdom on Tuesday, July 1, 2025.
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