Glastonbury artists under investigation for anti-Israel chants during performances

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1 Jul 2025
At the UK's largest music festival, Glastonbury, an investigation has been launched against two musical acts after they allegedly shouted anti-Israel slogans during their performances.
According to international news agencies, British police confirmed that the performances by the rap groups Bob Vylan and Kneecap were officially recorded as a public order incident.
The two groups are accused not only of chanting against Israel and making anti-Semitic remarks but also of targeting UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer in their criticism.
Irish rap group Kneecap reportedly criticized the Prime Minister during their set, while punk-rap duo Bob Vylan delivered strong chants condemning the Israeli military.
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The performances were met with enthusiastic response from the crowd, many of whom were seen waving Palestinian flags in support.
It’s worth noting that Liam Ó Hanna, also known by his stage name "Mo Chara" and a member of Kneecap, is currently facing legal proceedings for waving the Hezbollah flag and chanting "Up Hamas, Up Hezbollah" at a previous event.
Under UK law, both Hamas and Hezbollah are designated as terrorist organizations, and any form of support or promotion is considered a criminal offense.
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