Bob Vylan claim they're being 'targeted' after Glastonbury IDF controversy
Taking to social media, Bobby and Bobbie Vylan claimed that they are being 'targeted for speaking up' after their comments onstage at Worthy Farm were branded antisemitic.
Their full statement issued today said: 'Today, a good many people would have you believe a punk band is the number one threat to world peace. Last week it was a Palestine pressure group, the week before that it was another band.
'We are not for the death of jews, arabs or any other race or group of people. We are for the dismantling of a violent military machine. A machine whose own soldiers were told to use 'unnecessary lethal force' against innocent civilians waiting for aid.
'A machine that has destroyed much of Gaza.
'We, like those in the spotlight before us, are not the story. We are a distraction from the story. And whatever sanctions we receive will be a distraction.
'The government doesn't want us to ask why they remain silent in the face of this atrocity? To ask why they aren't doing more to stop the killing? To feed the starving?
'The more time they talk about Bob Vylan, the less time they spend answering for their criminal inaction.
'We are being targeted for speaking up. We are not the first. We will not be the last. And if you care for the sanctity of human life and freedom of speech, we urge you to speak up too.'
They concluded by declaring: 'Free Palestine.'
While performing at Glasto this year, Bob Vylan led the crowd in chants of 'Death, death to the IDF (Israel Defence Forces)', which was broadcast live by the BBC.
On Monday, Avon and Somerset Police said it had launched a probe into the performance after reviewing video footage and audio recordings, with a senior detective appointed to lead the investigation.
Also under investigation is the set from Irish rap trio Kneecap, who took to the stage directly after Bob Vylan and led chants of 'Free Palestine'.
A police spokesman said: 'This has been recorded as a public order incident at this time while our inquiries are at an early stage.
'The investigation will be evidence-led and will closely consider all appropriate legislation, including relating to hate crimes.'
Meanwhile, US Deputy Secretary of State Christopher Landau has also announced that Bob Vylan's US visas had been revoked due to 'their hateful tirade at Glastonbury'. More Trending
They are due to head over to the States in autumn for a month-long tour, supporting Grandson, an American-Canadian singer whose real name is Jordan Edward Benjamin.
Taking to his TikTok page on Sunday, Grandson himself expressed solidarity with Bob Vylan, with whom he will release a song on his upcoming album.
'I stand with Bob Vylan,' he declared defiantly.
'They will continue to be on my record, and, should their visa make it possible for them to come to America, I look forward to rocking stages across North America with my bros, Bob Vylan.'
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