The Israeli Defense Forces (IDF) said "we have no response on the matter" when asked by Newsweek for reaction to British rapper Bobby Vylan's chants of "Kill the IDF" at the Glastonbury music festival, even as the incident sparked backlash from Israeli officials and the public and prompted government action.

The prime minister is involved; so is the U.S. deputy secretary of State. The BBC is changing policies. But Bob Vylan remains steadfast.

Police are investigating whether a crime was committed when frontman Bob Vylan led the audience in chants of "Death to the IDF" — the Israel Defense Forces — during the band's set.