WATCH: Jake Wallis-Simons hits out at ‘contemptible’ Bob Vylan after claiming they are being ‘attacked’ for IDF cha
The band sparked widespread condemnation after chanting ‘death, death to the IDF’ during their Glastonbury performance
The Metropolitan Police are investigating punk rap band Bob Vylan for another anti-Israel outburst made during a concert in May, weeks before their controversial Glastonbury Festival appearance.
Officers are examining video footage from the May 28 performance at Alexandra Palace where frontman Pascal Robinson-Foster allegedly shouted “Death to every single IDF soldier out there as an agent of terror for Israel. Death to the IDF”.
Rage, Rebellion, and a Police Investigation: Bob Vylan’s ‘Death to the IDF’ Chant Sends Shockwaves Through Glastonbury and Beyond
It was supposed to be another wild, unforgettable night at Glastonbury—raw energy, pulsing music, and the kind of freedom only a festival can bring. But when Bob Vylan took the stage, the air shifted. What happened next has left Britain reeling and the punk-rap duo facing a full-blown police investigation.
A Festival Set Turns Explosive
The trouble started as frontman Pascal Robinson-Foster, never one to hold back, grabbed the mic and unleashed a chant that stunned even the most hardened festival-goers: “Death, death to the IDF.” In a split second, the crowd’s euphoria curdled into disbelief and outrage. Phones shot up, social media exploded, and within hours, headlines blared across the country. Was this protest, or did it cross a dangerous line?
The Scandal Grows: A Pattern Emerges
But Glastonbury was just the tip of the iceberg. As the dust settled, the Metropolitan Police confirmed they were already investigating Bob Vylan for a similar outburst weeks earlier. On May 28 at London’s Alexandra Palace, Robinson-Foster allegedly went even further, shouting, “Death to every single IDF soldier out there as an agent of terror for Israel. Death to the IDF.” This wasn’t a one-off—it was a pattern, and now the law was involved.
National Backlash: When Protest Becomes Incitement
The fallout was swift and fierce. Politicians, activists, and regular festival fans weighed in, many arguing that there’s a world of difference between criticizing a government and calling for death. For some, Bob Vylan’s words were a raw cry of rage against war and injustice. For others, it was hate speech, pure and simple—a dangerous incitement that had no place on any stage.
Media Firestorm: GB News Takes a Stand
In the eye of the storm, GB News anchor Jake Wallis-Simons let loose on national TV, branding the band’s actions “contemptible.” His message was clear: protest is one thing, but when the rhetoric turns deadly, it’s time for consequences. His words echoed a growing call for accountability—not just from artists, but from the festivals and platforms that give them a voice.
A Country Divided—and Waiting for Answers
Now, with the Metropolitan Police pouring over footage and public anger still raw, the big question hangs in the air: where is the line between free speech and incitement? For Bob Vylan, the stakes couldn’t be higher. For Glastonbury, it’s a wake-up call about the power—and the peril—of letting artists speak their minds in front of thousands.
The summer was supposed to be about music and unity. Instead, Britain finds itself caught in a storm of rage, rebellion, and reckoning—one that’s far from over.
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