Glastonbury: Government Condemns BBC Broadcast of Anti-IDF Chants
The UK government has strongly condemned the BBC for broadcasting chants calling for "death" to the Israeli military during rap duo Bob Vylan's performance at Glastonbury.
Controversial Chants Aired Live
The chants, performed by Bob Vylan on the West Holts Stage just before Kneecap's performance, were streamed live on BBC platforms, sparking immediate controversy.
Government Response
A government spokesperson stated that they "strongly condemned" the airing of the chants. Further details regarding the government's full statement are available on the BBC News website.
Reactions and Fallout
The incident has triggered a wave of reactions online and within political circles. It remains to be seen what further actions, if any, will be taken by the BBC or the government. Similar controversies have surfaced regarding other festival broadcasts in the past.
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