The BBC's Executive Complaints Unit found that broadcasting Bob Vylan's performance at Glastonbury breached standards due to chants calling for the 'death' of the Israel Defence Forces and antisemitic remarks, though some slogans like 'From the river to the sea' were seen as political expressions rather than threats.

The ECU characterized some remarks about a record company boss as antisemitic, noting references to 'Zionists' did not significantly change this assessment.

Following the controversy, Bob Vylan was dropped by their agency, United Talent Agency, and their US tour was canceled after visas were revoked amid reports linking their statements to criminal investigations.

The phrase 'from the river to the sea' was among the slogans used during the performance, which drew widespread criticism.

In response to the incident, the BBC announced changes to its streaming protocols for music performances and some senior staff stepped back from their roles.

An investigation was launched by Avon and Somerset Police into the band's comments made during the festival.

Bob Vylan issued a statement denying they promote violence, clarifying their opposition is to dismantling military systems rather than harming individuals, and police investigations into their comments are ongoing.

It was revealed that Bob Vylan is under investigation by the Metropolitan Police for alleged comments threatening IDF soldiers made at a London concert in May.

The BBC issued an apology to viewers, especially the Jewish community, and acknowledged it should have cut the live stream during the performance, amid criticism for not doing so.

Political and diplomatic reactions included condemnation from the UK government and the Israeli embassy, which expressed concern over extremist language and its impact on Jewish communities.

The ECU cleared the BBC of breaching impartiality standards, stating that coverage of controversial festival performances is consistent with audience expectations and does not constitute a breach of impartiality.

The ECU clarified that slogans like 'Free Palestine' are not necessarily threatening, but chants like 'death to the IDF' are more problematic, leading to internal reviews and staff changes, including the stepping down of the head of music.