Sweden is preparing for the Eurovision Song Contest in Malmo with heightened security measures amid protests and concerns over Israel's participation during its ongoing conflict with Hamas. The event, scheduled for early May, sees the Swedish city's preparations come as Israel's National Security Council issues travel warnings to its citizens for Turkey, Egypt, Jordan, Morocco, and advises them to conceal their identity, especially those attending Eurovision and the summer Olympic Games in France. The warnings highlight the potential terror threat abroad, with Iran and Hamas showing increased efforts to target Israelis and Jews. Amidst the security concerns, nine Eurovision entrants, including the UK's Olly Alexander, have signed a statement calling for an immediate Gaza ceasefire and the return of all hostages, further politicizing the event. Additionally, there are calls from Queers for Palestine for a boycott of Eurovision due to Israel's participation, comparing it to Eurovision's decision to ban Russia over the war in Ukraine.
'Queers for Palestine might as well be called Chickens for KFC!' Alex Armstrong believes it is 'baffling' that Queers for Palestine are calling for the UK to boycott Eurovision due to Israel. 🔓 Become a GB News Member: https://t.co/mNsRsGC8ef https://t.co/IP6Mb3OSuP
'Israel is the only place in the Middle East that has good LGBT laws.' 'But that's according to western propaganda!' Alex Armstrong and Amaya Napa clash over Queers for Palestine calling for the UK to boycott Eurovision due to Israel. https://t.co/stUuRAlrMW
'Queers for Palestine might as well be called chickens for KFC!' Alex Armstrong believes it is 'baffling' that Queers for Palestine are callinf for the UK to boycott Eurovision due to Israel. 🔓 Become a GB News Member: https://t.co/mNsRsGC8ef https://t.co/ZoAmCfbIRo
'Considering Eurovisions stance on political songs, Israel should not be allowed to compete. That's not going into the fact they're currently ethnically cleansing a whole state of people.' Drag Queen, Amaya Napa, believes the UK should boycott Eurovision due to Israel competing. https://t.co/sjflHjWCSe
A cinema in East London is refusing to screen Eurovision if Israel is in the final. 📺 Plank Of The Week - https://t.co/1Xq9VkxU0U @TVKev @ThatAlexWoman @willgeddes https://t.co/urIm6ZDhHc
Queers for Palestine want the UK to boycott Eurovision, should we?
Olly Alexander, the UK's act for Eurovision, has signed a joint statement alongside other entrants for this year's song contest, to call for an "immediate and lasting ceasefire" in Gaza Read more 🔗 https://t.co/1cXyeCvKxl
Nine Eurovision Acts Call For Israel-Hamas Cease-Fire—But Will Stop Short Of Boycott https://t.co/XdDtRjxu6R https://t.co/nkN177yP5n
Important warning: Security warning to those who want to go to Israel. What are the dangers that await those who want to travel to this country? If you are not a Zionist, there is a risk of being shot by the Israeli police or military. If you are a person of Jewish, Muslim or… https://t.co/4wYsTpERK9
Eurovision entrants sign statement calling for 'immediate' Gaza ceasefire and 'return of all hostages' Read more 👇 https://t.co/sbNCjLYQ41
Here is a really simple breakdown of why we need to boycott Eurovision as long as Israel is allowed to perform https://t.co/0S39mfJan1
A group of artists set to compete in this year’s Eurovision Song Contest say they "firmly believe in the unifying power of music, enabling people to transcend differences and foster meaningful conversations." https://t.co/6XDilMsRFo
Olly, you're taking your marching orders from Queers for Palestine...are you serious? Being queer in Palestine will see you locked up for ten years. In Gaza under Hamas, being queer is punishable by death, sometimes by firing squad. https://t.co/jo065KbwKC
🔴 Britain’s Eurovision Song Contest entry has called for an immediate ceasefire in Gaza, plunging the competition into renewed political controversy https://t.co/VL1OprjLC8
Queers for Palestine sent me their letter asking me to withdraw from the ESC earlier this week and I responded to them directly, I’m sharing my response here alongside this mornings collective artist statement 🩷 https://t.co/kEz5soC6Wf
Here is Olly virtue signaling about Palestine again. I’ve never wanted the UK to receive nil points at Eurovision so badly. https://t.co/QvZaemFsYH
Israeli security chiefs advise on this year’s no-go countries for Jews and Israelis https://t.co/HayG85mel4
"Don't flaunt your Zionism": Israel issues travel warnings to Muslim-majority countries - and Eurovision https://t.co/aKs9WgKkFX
Amid the ongoing war in the Gaza Strip, the Israeli's national security headquarters recommends that citizens refrain from traveling to Turkey, Morocco, Egypt and Jordan on the eve of Passover. https://t.co/pxDf6FF2XS
Israel warns of travel to Turkey and Arab countries; also notes Eurovision risks https://t.co/ePOjJJWXUg
Germany govt issues strictest warning against travelling to Russia, warns about “very big danger” of summary detention, says it can’t free detainees and warns against following any invitations by Russians on dating sites https://t.co/tsnwOcaki3
Their letter follows a number of countries and organisations lobbying for a mass boycott of the event due to Israel's place in the competition. https://t.co/TV0FOWvSmi
Israeli travelers advised to conceal identity at Eurovision amid security concerns https://t.co/61FHphwdQT
A diplomatic source said that Israelis who are planning to attend May's Eurovision in Sweden, as well as the summer Olympic Games in France, should downplay their identity and refrain from carrying Israeli flags / @jonathanlis1 https://t.co/aKs9WgKkFX
Swedes in Malmo, where the Eurovision Song Contest will take place in early May, voiced their opposition on Monday to Israel’s participation in the contest. They highlighted Eurovision’s decision to ban Russia over the war in Ukraine, saying the same rules should apply to Israel. https://t.co/ZymWWioCgu
Israel warns its citizens: Potential terror threat abroad especially high; Iran steps up efforts to attack Israelis & Jews; significant rise in Hamas & global Jihad motivation to carry out attacks overseas; Israeli travelers should keep low profile. via @ynetalerts
Israel's National Security Council issued travel warnings for Turkey, Egypt, Jordan and Morocco ahead of Passover https://t.co/9ciBhnzNzF
Israel's National Security Council (NSC) published Thursday a review of the threat to Israelis from terror abroad, ahead of an anticipated increase in travel for the spring holidays. @EveBelleYoung reports: https://t.co/HHBQl3pPME
The Swedish city of Malmo is preparing to host the #Eurovision Song Contest under high security, amid protests over #Israel’s participation during its ongoing war with #Hamas. https://t.co/YBiThYU7lS
Sweden prepares for high security Eurovision with Gaza spotlight https://t.co/jFuRefYWr1