Songs “Death to Tsahal” chanted at the Glastonbury Festival on the initiative of a rapper

The famous British Glastonbury Festival was marked on Saturday by anti-Israeli songs and strong support for the Palestinian cause, reports The Telegraph. Moreover, Thousands of spectators chanted “died at TSAhal” – in reference to the Israeli defense forces – during the concert by rapper Bob Vylan. Similarly, who preceded the highly anticipated performance of the Irish Pro -Palestinian group Kneecap.

Massive pro-Palestinian mobilization

According to an eyewitness quoted by the British daily. Similarly, half of the present crowd resumed these songs at some point. Palestinian flags floated among the spectators and in front of the main scene.

Earlier. during the Nilufer Yanya concert, the words “Free Free Palestine” had flashed on the giant screen while a pro-Palestinian banner was deployed on stage.

Controversy around Kneecap

The appearance of Kneecap at the festival had aroused strong controversy. Political leaders. the music industry had asked for the cancellation of the concert after rapper Liam óg óg Hannaidh was charged with terrorism, accused of having brandished a hezbollah flag during a concert last year. The Lebanese organization is classified as a terrorist by the United Kingdom.

Dilemma for BBC

The BBC. official broadcaster of the festival, maintained the retransmission of Bob Vylan without censorship, but cut the direct for Kneecap, offering a version published in delayed. Organizer Emily Eavis defended this programming, saying that Glastonbury remains “a platform for many artists from around the world”.