BBC issues statement following Bob Vylan controversy at Glastonbury 2025 ...Middle East

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During the performance in question, which took place Saturday 28th June, the group's singer, Bobby Vylan, led chants of "death to the IDF", referring to the Israel Defence Forces, and used the controversial slogan "from the river to the sea, Palestine must be, will be, free".

In a statement responding to the issue, a BBC spokesperson said: "Some of the comments made during Bob Vylan’s set were deeply offensive.

"During this live stream on iPlayer, which reflected what was happening on stage, a warning was issued on screen about the very strong and discriminatory language. We have no plans to make the performance available on demand."

He added: "Our national broadcaster should not be transmitting hateful material designed to incite violence and conflict."

Health Secretary Wes Streeting also called Vylan's comments "revolting" when speaking on BBC programme Sunday with Laura Kuenssberg.

She continued: "However, we are appalled by the statements made from the West Holts stage by Bob Vylan yesterday.

The BBC originally issued a warning that the set included "very strong and discriminatory language", but later removed it from iPlayer entirely.

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