"During a performance at the London's Roundhouse, a video was shown on stage of a swastika in the centre of a Star of David that was then superimposed over eyes of images of political figures, including the Israeli prime minister, Benjamin Netanyahu, and the US president, Donald Trump. The film was projected behind the band as they performed the song Swastika Eyes."
"On Friday, Primal Scream, in a post on its Instagram account, defended the video, saying: The film is a piece of art. It clearly draws from history to question where the actions of current world governments sit in that context. It added: It is meant to provoke debate, not hate. In a free, pluralistic and liberal society freedom of expression is a right which we choose to exercise."
Primal Scream displayed a video at the Roundhouse showing a swastika inside a Star of David superimposed over the eyes of political figures including Netanyahu and Trump. The film included images of destruction in Gaza and concluded with the words: Our government is complicit in genocide. The Roundhouse said it was appalled. The Community Security Trust reported the incident to police, stating the imagery implies Jews are Nazis and risks encouraging hatred. Primal Scream said the film is art meant to provoke debate, not hate. Some attendees accused the band of racism and the Roundhouse apologised to the Jewish community.
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