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The US State Department checks the Immediate cancellation of the entry visa for the British punk rap duo Bob Vylanwhich has caused outrage with anti -Semitic slogans during a performance at the Glastonbury Festival worldwide. Singer Pascal Robinson-Foster, who appears under the name Bobby Vylan, had repeatedly had the audience on hate slogans such as “Death, Death to the IDF!” asked. Now the musician threatens the end of his planned US tour.
A high-ranking civil servant of the US State Department told the Daily that you are already in the exam to revoke the duo’s visas before going through around twenty US cities as part of their “Inertia Tour”. Planned stations include Washington, DC, New York City, Boston, Los Angeles and Nashville.
“The US government will not issue a visa for foreigners who support terrorists under the Trump administration,” said the official.
Stage for hate: transfer live to BBC
During her appearance on the “West Holts” stage, which was also seen in the BBC Livestream, Vylan chanted: “Free, Free Palestine. But have you already heard this here? Death to the Idf! From the River to the Sea, Palestine Must BE Free-Inshallah!” These statements met with sharp criticism of organizations such as stopantisemitism, whose director Liora Rez said: “Anti -Semites have no place in the USA. We welcome the determined action of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs.”
US Ministry of Justice intervenes
Leo Terrell, Chairman of the Task Force to combat anti-Semitism in the US Justice Ministry, announced that Foreign Minister Marco Rubio personally contact Foreign Minister Marco Rubio on Monday. To ensure that Vylan is not allowed to enter the USA. In a statement, Terrell said:
“These hideous slogans have no place in a civilized society. Our Task Force will work with the Foreign Ministry. Everything to check measures and the spread of anti-Semitic calls to violence on US floor.”
Police investigated in Great Britain – criticism of BBC is growing
In the UK, the case is now being examined under criminal law. The Avon and Somerset police stated that it was checked whether there is a criminal offense. Minister of Culture Lisa Nandy called for an urgent explanation of the inadequate review of the act from the BBC. Prime Minister Keir Strander spoke of “horrific hate speech”.
The BBC admitted that “some statements were deeply offensive during the appearance of Bob Vylan”. And referred to a screen display that warned of discriminatory language.
Double morality and selective activism?
The artist name “Bob Vylan” is seen by many as a disrespectful satirical paper on Bob Dylan. The Jewish songwriter, who published a pro-Israeli song in 1983 with “Neighborhood Bully”. Critics also accuse the duo selective outrage. While there is rushed against Israel, there are no comparable calls to human rights violations by China, Russia or Sudan.
Vylan defended himself on Instagram: “We have to encourage the next generation to continue the fire of the change. On the street, online and on every stage that is offered to us.”
Further incidents at Glastonbury – also KNEACAP under fire
Not only Bob Vylan, but also the Irish rap group Kneecap chanted “Free Palestine” at Glastonbury. The band has already noticed in the past due to alleged connections to the Hezbollah. According to the Associated Press, a member is said to have shown a Hezbollah flag at a London concert in November 2024. And was then charged under the Terrorism Act.
The festival site was peppered with Palestinian flags and messages such as “This Country was Built on the Backs of Immigrants”. Vylan himself said provocative on stage: “You want your country back? Shut the f ** up.”*