BBC Under Scrutiny for Bob Vylan Broadcast

BBC Regrets Broadcast of Bob Vylan Performance at Glastonbury

The BBC has admitted that it should have cut away from a live broadcast of Bob Vylan's performance at Glastonbury, during which the band's singer led the crowd in chants of "death, death to the IDF".

The BBC issued a statement expressing regret over the incident, stating that the team should have pulled the stream during the performance. The broadcast regulator Ofcom and the government have both expressed concern over the coverage.

Bob Vylan, a London-based punk-rap duo, were performing on the festival's West Holts stage. The festival organizers condemned the comments as "crossing a line."

The BBC spokesperson stated that the organization respects freedom of expression but stands firmly against incitement to violence. They condemned the antisemitic sentiments expressed by Bob Vylan.

Ofcom is investigating the incident and has requested clarification from the BBC regarding the procedures in place to ensure compliance with editorial guidelines.