Glastonbury Festival Rocked by "Death to IDF" Chants: Police Investigate!

2025-06-30 00:00:29.95

British police are investigating videos of a band leading chants of "death to the IDF" (Israel Defense Forces) at the Glastonbury Festival. Rapper Bobby Vylan of the rap punk duo Bob Vylan led crowds in chants of "free, free Palestine" and "death, death to the IDF." Avon and Somerset Police are reviewing video evidence to determine if any offenses were committed. Irish-language rap group Kneecap, whose member faces a terror charge for allegedly supporting Hezbollah, also performed and led chants of "Free Palestine." The Israeli Embassy condemned the rhetoric as inflammatory and hateful. Health Secretary Wes Streeting called Bob Vylan's actions "appalling" but also urged Israel to address violence against Palestinians. The government spoke to the BBC about the incident, and the BBC issued an on-screen warning about the strong language. Glastonbury, Britain's biggest summer music festival, drew some 200,000 attendees.