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UK police say pro-Palestine performances at Glastonbury subject to probe

British police have announced that the weekend performances by rap-punk duo Bob Vylan and the Irish-language band Kneecap at the Glastonbury Festival are subject to a criminal investigation after they led crowds in chants calling for “death” to the Israeli military and a “free Palestine”.

The Associated Press on MSN · 10h

UK police say performances at Glastonbury Festival are subject to criminal investigation

LONDON (AP) — U.K. police announced Monday that the weekend performances by rap punk duo Bob Vylan and Irish-language band Kneecap at the Glastonbury Festival are subject to a criminal investigation after they led crowds in chants calling for “death” to the Israeli military and chants of “Free Palestine.”

LA Times on MSN · 12h

After outspoken Glastonbury performances, Bob Vylan and Kneecap face U.K. criminal investigation

Several outlets including the BBC cited a statement from Avon and Somerset police in the U.K. announcing an inquiry into sets by the rap-punk group Bob Vylan and the Northern Iris

Police investigating Bob Vylan over ‘death to IDF’ chant

Entertainment Weekly on MSN · 15h

BBC regrets streaming Bob Vylan's 'death to IDF' chants at Glastonbury Festival, condemns 'antisemitic sentiments'

Rap duo Bob Vylan is under fire for voicing 'antisemitic sentiments' at the U.K.'s Glastonbury Festival, after leading the crowd in chants of 'free, free Palestine' and 'death, death to the IDF.'

Blavity on MSN · 10h

Who Is Bob Vylan? Rap Duo Makes Headlines For Pro-Palestine, Anti-IDF Remarks At Glastonbury, US Visas Revoked

The most controversial moments from this year’s Glastonbury festival came during the Saturday performance by English rap/punk duo Bob Vylan, who led the crowd in chants of “Free, free Palestine” and “Death, death to the IDF,” referring to the Israeli Defense Forces.

TIME on MSN · 4h

State Department Bans Rap Duo Bob Vylan From U.S. After ‘Death to IDF’ Chant at Glastonbury

The State Department revoked the visas of the British punk-rap duo that led a chant of “death to the IDF” at a popular music festival in England.

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Death threat to IDF chanted at Glastonbury music festival prompts online outrage

The Glastonbury music festival came under fire on Saturday when one performance led a chant calling for the death of the ...

The Times of Israel2d

‘Death to the IDF’: Palestine takes center stage at Glastonbury music festival

Irish rap group Kneecap, other performers, led pro-Palestinian chants and delivered profanity-laden rants about 'Zionists' to ...

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State Department bans visas for English punk duo Bob Vylan after Glastonbury performance

Bob Vylan led crowds in chants of "free, free Palestine" and "death, death to the IDF" at the English music festival Saturday ...

Bob Vylan dropped by UTA as Republicans attempt to ban duo from U.S. after pro-Palestine performance [UPDATE]

Over the weekend, it was reported that the Department of Justice’s Task Force to Combat Antisemitism was seeking “to ...

Jakarta Globe15h

“Free Palestine” Roars at Glastonbury, Despite BBC’s Attempt to Silence Chant

BBC regrets airing Bob Vylan’s “death to the IDF” chants at Glastonbury, sparking backlash as police review possible hate ...

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Glastonbury 2025 Recap: Politics, Girl Power and Indie Nostalgia Deliver an Action-Packed Fest Before Next Year’s Break

All the on-the-ground highlights from Glastonbury 2025, including political statements, a powerful female presence and indie ...

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From Kneecap to Jade Thirlwall, Palestine has been Glastonbury's loudest refrain

British singer Nilufer Yanya performed at Glastonbury on Saturday ... “Thank you so much, have a great festival and free Palestine,” CMAT said on stage to the roar of the crowd. The artist then ...

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