Several Eurovision Song Contest entrants, including the UK's Olly Alexander, have signed a joint statement calling for an immediate ceasefire in Gaza. The artists believe in music's unifying power to foster conversations. The call for ceasefire has sparked political controversy and discussions about boycotting Eurovision due to Israel's participation.
'There are these threads in the pro-Palestine demonstrations where individuals pop up and say they support Hamas. We've seen placards, symbols and language that makes British Jews scared.' Founder of Faith Matters and Tell MAMA, Fiyaz Mughal, on pro-Palestine demonstrations. https://t.co/revgFlPOKO
'I would ban pro-Palestine protests.' @DarrenGrimes_ reacts to footage of a pro-Palestine protester openly declaring his support for Hamas. 🔓 Become a GB News Member: https://t.co/mNsRsGC8ef https://t.co/KKDBC4Q2Cj
How will the “queers for Palestine” celebrate this day? https://t.co/oEKiog9lV7
Dear Queers for Palestine. You’re quick to condemn Israel, a democracy with gay rights. Will you be condemning barbaric scumbags that crucify homosexuals? There was vocal support on today’s hate marches for the Houthis and Hamas. Where is your condemnation? Just for the Jews! https://t.co/XYPax8Iw6H
The Houthis are about to execute 9 men for being gay. cc: Queers for Palestine https://t.co/M0PXamAiZ4
Drag queen Amaya Napa, on LGBT rights in Gaza says it is an antiquated law held over by the British. While legal in the West Bank, it did not stop gay man Ahmad Abu Marhia being beheaded in 2022, as he sought asylum in Israel. In 2016 Mahmoud Ishtiwi was murdered in Gaza as he… https://t.co/kIhoS0gHOD
9 men were sentenced to death by 'crucifixion and stoning' for alleged sodomy by Houthi court. I wonder if “progressive” useful idiots in the West who chant “Yemen, Yemen make us proud, turn another ship around” will condemn this at their next march? Of course not “cus Israel”.
'That doesn't make me want to sing and dance, it makes me want to go home and cry.' @Matthew_Wright takes on caller Steve over Israel's right to compete in Eurovision in light of them being on 'genocide watch' by the ICJ. https://t.co/eocnZkeT2G
Should Israel take part in the #Eurovision Song Contest? That’s the question discussed with both sides of the argument on AntiSocial this week – here Jeffrey Ingold and Josh Kaplan share their thoughts. AntiSocial | Listen on BBC Sounds https://t.co/QvsvtfvN5l https://t.co/6NTNZ2BIFD
Representatives of 10 European countries at Eurovision called for a ceasefire in Gaza. Representatives from Belgium, Portugal, Great Britain, Ireland, Switzerland, Norway, Denmark, Lithuania, Finland and San Marino at the Eurovision Song Contest called for an urgent and… https://t.co/urtfhsLIO4
About to go on @LBC Radio to discuss Israel, Gaza and … Eurovision. Naturally. 🕺 🎤 💃🏼 🇮🇱 PS - How’s this for a backdrop? https://t.co/KDOtxq7WYY
ICYMI: '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/ZktxxncLBH
9 Eurovision contestants urge ‘immediate Gaza ceasefire, hostage return,’ reject boycott https://t.co/z7hPoWhjmk
Queers for Palestine, also known as turkeys voting for Christmas. https://t.co/7rW7u4zhDH
'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
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
Eurovision entrants sign statement calling for 'immediate' Gaza ceasefire and 'return of all hostages' Read more 👇 https://t.co/sbNCjLYQ41
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
Note the trans flag flying over the Palestinian flag - Queers for Palestine on the scene! https://t.co/w2URR5ZiJg