Wes Streeting, the health secretary, criticized chants calling for the death of the Israeli military at Glastonbury, demanding accountability from the BBC and the festival. He reflected on the tragic fate of Israelis at similar events, expressing his disgust at the chants being aired. While condemning the behavior at Glastonbury, he simultaneously urged for focus on humanitarian issues in Gaza, criticizing Israeli settlements in the West Bank. He emphasized that the conflict should not be viewed as a rivalry akin to sports but as a profound humanitarian crisis requiring thoughtful discussion on all sides.
"Chants of death to the Israeli military at Glastonbury were appalling... the BBC and the festival have questions to answer..."
"...what people should be talking about in the context of Israel and Gaza is the humanitarian catastrophe in the territory..."
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