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Glastonbury organisers ‘appalled’ by Bob Vylan’s anti-IDF remarks during performance
Statement condemns comments made by London punk duo while police confirm investigation is under way
The organisers of Glastonbury have said they are “appalled” by comments made by Bob Vylan after the punk duo appeared to incite violence, something the festival said went against its ethos of “hope, unity, peace and love”. Photograph: David Levene/The GuardianEmily Eavis, the organiser of Glastonbury, issued a joint statement condemning Bob Vylan’s words, writing: “As a festival, we stand against all forms of war and terrorism. CMAT and shouted “Free Palestine” during their sets – as did Gary Lineker at the end of his talk – while , TV on the Radio, Sorry and Paloma Faith all had Palestinian flags or keffiyeh scarves on stage.
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