Thousands of pro-Palestinian protesters, estimated around 15,000, have gathered in Malmo, Sweden, to voice their opposition against Israel's participation in the Eurovision Song Contest amidst the ongoing conflict in Gaza. The protests, which saw participants march from Stortorget to Molleplatsen, coincide with the final round of the contest, highlighting the tension between the event's festive atmosphere and the serious geopolitical issues at play. Israel, despite the controversy and accusations of genocide, remains one of the bookmakers' favorites to win.
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BREAKING: ๐ธ๐ช๐ต๐ธ๐ฎ๐ฑ Around 15 000 pro-Palestinian protesters are marching through Malmรถ right now in protest against Israel being allowed to compete in Eurovision Song Contest despite the fact that it is wreaking genocide right now and war crimes unprecedented in human history. https://t.co/V34geQ61Ey
The Eurovision Song Contest final gets underway in Sweden's Malmo on Saturday, with thousands of protesters expected because of Israel's participation during the Gaza war. Israel ranks as one of the bookmakers' favourites to succeed. https://t.co/1nGnSau2yD
At the glittery Eurovision spectacle, controversy and protests about Israel's inclusion overshadow the music. Can the contest ever be apolitical? Our report from Malmรถ, Sweden ahead of the contest's final round: https://t.co/PoCFvucUuX https://t.co/rBLcqjQVQ8
VIDEO: The war in Gaza looms over the Eurovision song contest, with thousands taking to the streets of host city Malmo, in Sweden, to protest against Israel's participation in the event. https://t.co/dUbvFO3fMV
Earlier in the day, thousands of pro-Palestinian protesters walked across the streets of Malmo from Stortorget to Molleplatsen to show their support for Gaza and condemn Israel taking part in Eurovision amid the conflict Read more: https://t.co/iyQJd4urhj https://t.co/T1K965iidL
Thousands of people have taken to the streets in Sweden to protest against Israel's participation in the musical competition amid rising civilian deaths and a worsening humanitarian situation in Gaza. https://t.co/QctIbscSEq