BBC apologises for not pulling live stream of Bob Vylan comments

The British Broadcasting Corporation (BBC) apologised in a statement on Monday for not pulling a live stream of punk-rap group Bob Vylan's performance at the Glastonbury festival on Saturday, when they led the crowds in chants of "Death to the IDF", referring to the Israeli army. 

"With hindsight, we should have pulled the stream during the performance. We regret this did not happen," the BBC said.

It called the comments “deeply offensive".

"The BBC respects freedom of expression but stands firmly against incitement to violence," it added.