US to Revoke Visas for Bob Vylan Over Anti-Israel Chant
Bob Vylan faces US visa revocation after leading anti-Israel chants at Glastonbury, as the Gaza conflict sparks political tensions at the festival.
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The US said on Monday, June 30, that it will revoke visas for the British punk-rap group, Bob Vylan, which led an anti-Israel chant at the Glastonbury festival.
A Bob Vylan member led the chants, saying, "death, death to the IDF," which referred to the Israel Defence Forces, who are involved in the ongoing genocide in Gaza, which has led to the death of over 56,500 Palestinians.
The Bob Vylan member also chanted, "free, free Palestine" during the group's performance.
US' Deputy Secretary of State Christopher Landau wrote on X, "Foreigners who glorify violence and hatred are not welcome visitors to our country."
The BBC is also facing backlash for broadcasting Bob Vylan's performance at the Glastonbury Festival live on Saturday, June 29. The public broadcaster had issued a warning on screen before showing the performance, but it said on Monday that they should have taken further steps.
The topic of the genocide is Gaza was a hot topic at the Glastonbury festival because at least eight artists mentioned Palestine during their live performances and many Palestinians flags were being waved during various performances.
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