LONDON (AP) – British police say they are studying videos of a band that leads “Death vs. IDF” or an ode to the IDF at Saturday’s Glastonbury Festival.
Bobby Vylan, rapper of rapper punk duo Bob Vylan, led the crowd to the festivals of “Free, Free Palestine” and “Death, Death IDF”.
Avon and Somerset Police said the video evidence would be assessed by officials “to determine whether there is a possible crime that requires a criminal investigation.”
The Israeli Embassy in the UK said on social media that this was “deeply disturbed by the inflammation and hatred remarks expressed on the stage on Glastonbury Day.”
Health Secretary Wes Street condemned the band’s move on Sunday to be “shocking”. He told Sky News that the BBC and festival organizers must answer questions about how to stream comments live.
The government said Culture Minister Lisa Nandy spoke with the BBC Director General about Bob Vylan’s performance.
The BBC said it issued a warning on the screen during live broadcasts.
Saturday’s festival lineup also included Irish rap group Kneecap, which has performed well for thousands of fans despite criticism from British politicians and has formed horror allegations against one of the three.
Liamógógóhannaidh, performed under the stage name Mo Chara, was charged by the Terrorism Act in support of a banned organization, allegedly waving Hezbollah flag at a concert in London in November.
The rapper was charged with the English version of his name, Liam O’Hanna, who was released on unconditional bail at a further court hearing in August.
The group’s criticism of lyrics loaded with rankings and drug references, as well as political rhetoric, especially because the video allegedly appeared, the band shouted “Hamas, Upp, Hezbollah” to the band and called on people to kill MPs.
The band members led the audience on Saturday with odes of “Free Palestine” and “Free Mochara.” They also targeted the high-level ode to British Prime Minister Keir Starmer, who said he thought it was “fitting” to play Glastonbury.
The most prestigious summer festival in the southwest of England has already seen around 200,000 ticket sellers in southwest England, with nearly 4,000 performers in 120 stages.
