"Rock band Primal Scream have been accused of displaying "grossly antisemitic" imagery at a London concert. The Community Security Trust (CST) reported the Scottish group to police after a video was screened on stage on Monday, appearing to show the Star of David entwined with a swastika. This backdrop was visible as the band performed their 2000 song, Swastika Eyes' during a one-off gig at Camden's Roundhouse. The CST, which provides protection for Jewish communities in the UK, said it was "appalled" and called for an "urgent investigation" from the venue."
"Entwining a Star of David with a swastika implies that Jews are Nazis and risks encouraging hatred of Jews. There needs to be an urgent investigation by the venue and the promoter about how this happened and we have reported this to the police."
"We have been made aware of alleged use of content that was screened during a performance by Primal Scream at the Roundhouse on Monday 8 December. We are investigating this matter but have not as yet been able to substantiate the claim. We take any instance of antisemitism extremely seriously. Any acts of hatred, discrimination or prejudice are entirely unacceptable and have no place in our community or spaces."
Primal Scream displayed imagery combining the Star of David with a swastika during a performance at Camden's Roundhouse while playing "Swastika Eyes" as part of their XTRMNTR 25th anniversary show. The Community Security Trust reported the band to police and called the imagery "grossly antisemitic," stating that entwining the symbols implies Jews are Nazis and risks encouraging hatred. Pictures of political figures, including Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, appeared behind the band with the symbol in their eyes. The Roundhouse said it is investigating but had not substantiated the claim and emphasized zero tolerance for antisemitism. The band was approached for comment.
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