Jewish leaders in the United Kingdom are outraged by antisemitic chants, including 'Death to the IDF,' performed by rap-pop duo Bob Vylan at Glastonbury Festival and broadcast live by the BBC. This incident has intensified long-standing warnings from the Jewish community about an alarming rise in hate crimes since Hamas' Oct. 7, 2023 attack on Israel, with record incidents reported by the Community Security Trust. Many British Jews feel unwelcome and are considering leaving the UK, citing government inaction and perceived media bias, particularly from the BBC.
Even before Glastonbury Festival hate chants, UK Jews warned of alarming rise in antisemitism
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TL;DR: Key points with love ❤️Jewish leaders in the United Kingdom are outraged by antisemitic chants, including 'Death to the IDF,' performed by rap-pop duo Bob Vylan at Glastonbury Festival and broadcast live by the BBC. This incident has intensified long-standing warnings from the Jewish community about an alarming rise in hate crimes since Hamas' Oct. 7, 2023 attack on Israel, with record incidents reported by the Community Security Trust. Many British Jews feel unwelcome and are considering leaving the UK, citing government inaction and perceived media bias, particularly from the BBC.
Trending- 1 Oct. 7, 2023: Hamas attack on Israel, leading to a surge in antisemitism in the UK.
- 2 2023: Community Security Trust reports 4,296 antisemitic incidents, the highest ever.
- 3 January 2025: Campaign Against Antisemitism survey shows only 34% of British Jews believe the community has a long-term future in the UK.
- 4 Saturday (recent): Bob Vylan performs antisemitic chants at Glastonbury Festival, broadcast live by the BBC.
- 5 Sunday (recent): Danny Cohen publishes an article in the Daily Telegraph condemning the BBC's handling of the incident.
- 6 Recent days: Keir Starmer and the BBC issue belated condemnations of the performance.
- Outrage from Jewish leaders and community
- Condemnation from UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer and former BBC director Danny Cohen
- Calls for the BBC to explain the broadcast and prevent future occurrences
- Increased feelings of insecurity and consideration of emigration among British Jews
- Surge in reported antisemitic incidents in Great Britain
What: Antisemitic chants by British rap-pop duo Bob Vylan at Glastonbury Festival, broadcast live on British public television (BBC), have sparked outrage among Jewish leaders and highlighted a significant rise in antisemitism in the UK.
When: Saturday (Bob Vylan's performance); since Hamas' Oct. 7, 2023 attack (rise in antisemitism); January 2025 (CAM survey published); 2023 and 2024 (CST incident reports); Sunday (Danny Cohen's article published).
Where: United Kingdom, Glastonbury Festival, British public television (BBC), Great Britain.
Why: The chants are seen as a symptom of normalized antisemitism in the UK, fueled by perceived government inaction and media bias against Israel, particularly following the Oct. 7 Hamas attack.
How: Bob Vylan chanted 'Death, death to the IDF' during their performance. The BBC broadcast this live without interruption. Jewish organizations and individuals have been monitoring and reporting incidents, conducting surveys, and issuing condemnations. Political figures and former BBC staff have also condemned the incident and called for action.