Controversy Erupts at Glastonbury: BBC's Livestream and Antisemitic Chants

The BBC has recently come under fire for failing to stop the livestream of Bob Vylan's performance at Glastonbury Festival, where antisemitic chants were reportedly directed at Israel's military forces. The occurrence prompted a wave of criticism, including condemnation from British Prime Minister Keir Starmer and a scrutinizing eye from media regulator Ofcom.

The controversial performance included chants calling for the demise of the Israel Defense Forces and the liberation of Palestine, sparking significant backlash. Despite issuing a strong language warning during the broadcast, the BBC admitted on Monday that they should have taken decisive action to discontinue the stream.

UK authorities, including the police and Ofcom, are investigating the event to understand the compliance measures taken by the broadcaster. Meanwhile, the BBC has committed to reviewing its editorial guidelines for live events to prevent similar incidents in the future.

(With inputs from agencies.)