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Bob Vylan Sues RTE Over Antisemitism Allegations

12/9/2025

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Bob Vylan has begun defamation proceedings against Irish broadcaster RTE over antisemitic chants attributed to Pascal Robinson-Foster during a Glastonbury performance.
The band denies the allegations, saying the chants targeted the Israel Defence Forces (IDF) and not Jewish people.
Their solicitor stressed the difference between political expression and antisemitism.
RTE declined to comment.
The duo performed at Dublin's Vicar Street last month, supporting Iggy Pop during the controversial performance.

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Bob Vylan has begun defamation proceedings against Irish broadcaster RTE over antisemitic chants attributed to Pascal Robinson-Foster during a Glastonbury performance.
The band denies the allegations, saying the chants targeted the Israel Defence Forces (IDF) and not Jewish people.
Their solicitor stressed the difference between political expression and antisemitism.
RTE declined to comment.
The duo performed at Dublin's Vicar Street last month, supporting Iggy Pop during the controversial performance.