Czech Jewish leaders called for authorities to ban a Czech rock band whose songs are said to incite hate. The call came following a performance by the rock group Agrese 95 at a private party last weekend. Tomas Jelinek, chairman of Prague’s Jewish community, said the band sang a number of racist songs, including one that suggested torching a synagogue..
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