Glastonbury erupts in pro-Palestine chants as artists slam Israel over Gaza war crimes

Israel's war on Gaza has taken centre stage at Glastonbury, one of the world's most iconic music festivals. The event became a political flashpoint over the weekend as performers rallied thousands of fans with a defiant show of support for Palestinians. London-based punk duo Bob Vylan led crowds in chants against the Israeli military, whilst Irish hip-hop trio Kneecap delivered a set that was part concert, part political statement to a crowd of 30,000. The Israeli embassy condemned remarks made during performances as 'hateful', and UK police are reviewing footage to determine if any laws were broken. The controversy has sparked a national debate on free expression and political activism in music. Whilst some criticised the performances as inflammatory, others defended them as reflecting the spirit of protest that has long been associated with Glastonbury. The festival has once again highlighted the ongoing humanitarian crisis in Gaza and the polarising nature of the Israeli-Palestinian conflict on the global stage. Al Jazeera's Zein Basravi reports. Subscribe to our channel: http://bit.ly/AJSubscribe Follow us on X: https://twitter.com/AJEnglish Find us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/aljazeera Check our website: http://www.aljazeera.com/ Check out our Instagram page: https://www.instagram.com/aljazeeraenglish/ Download AJE Mobile App: https://aje.io/AJEMobile #Glastonbury2025 #FreePalestine #BobVylan #Kneecap #ProtestMusic #GazaWar #IsraelGazaWar #WesStreeting #PalestineSolidarity #WestHoltsStage #GlastonburyProtest #KeirStarmer #StandWithPalestine