The band said: “The arrival of the news that no further action will be taken against any member of Bob Vylan regarding our Glastonbury performance in June 2025, should be something we as a band find celebration in.
“But the fact is, the criminal investigation of the chant was never warranted in the first place.
“Over the past six months, the media and politicians have consistently attacked us for using our art and platform to take a stand against the actions of Israel and its illegal occupying military force.”
The current Israeli military operation in the Gaza Strip began after the 7 October attacks in 2023 when thousands of Hamas fighters invaded southern Israel, killing more than 1,200 people and taking hundreds hostage.
This triggered a massive Israeli military offensive in Gaza, which has killed tens of thousands of Palestinians and led to criticism from governments and charities from around the world.
“Avon and Somerset Police have investigated a small segment of a performance that was evidently not hateful, but was a display of solidarity with the Palestinian people,” said Bob Vylan.
“We hope that this news inspires others in the UK and around the world to speak up, and continue speaking up, in support of the Palestinian people, without fear.
“We have had our shows cancelled, visas revoked, our names tarnished and our lives upended, but what we have lost in peace and security, we have gained tenfold in spirit and camaraderie. And that is unbreakable.”
The London-based band, formed in Ipswich, were forced to pull out of a US tour after their visas were revoked.
At the time, Glastonbury Festival issued a statement saying they were “appalled by the statements,” and said that the comments “very much crossed the line”.