On May 12, 2024, Greta Thunberg was arrested for participating in protests at the Eurovision Song Contest in Malmö, Sweden. The protests, aimed against Israel's participation amidst the Gaza conflict, saw Thunberg joining pro-Palestine protesters. During the event, Israel's performance was booed by the audience, and police detained Thunberg along with other activists.
Greta Thunberg arrested during Gaza protest at Eurovision contest https://t.co/yDEABqa3EY
Having saved the climate, Greta Thunberg gets arrested at Eurovision pro-Hamas protest - https://t.co/1gISl7qscJ
The Current Thing: Former Climate Warrior Greta Thunberg is now a Palestinian Freedom Fighter. She was ARRESTED while protesting a Jewish singer at Eurovision. https://t.co/lhaj764YB6
Israel’s Eurovision performance was booed by spectators inside the venue, while outside protesters condemned Israel’s participation in the song contest while waging war on Palestinians in Gaza. Police forcibly removed activists, including Greta Thunberg. https://t.co/CwoybuIMWq
Greta Thunberg gets detained during protest against Israel at the Eurovision contest in Sweden. https://t.co/TudzuppmKj
Greta Grabbed For Protesting At A....Song Competition? The fate of the planet was forgotten for a few hours as professional protestor Greta Thunberg was lifted by police in her own homeland. Joining the crowds of angry pro-peace and pro-Palestine activists in the Swedish city… https://t.co/Tixd3wb59Q
🇸🇪GRETA THUNBERG ARRESTED AGAIN... NOW AT THE EUROVISION PROTEST She was demonstrating at Eurovision with pro-Palestine protesters in Malmö, Sweden when she was detained. https://t.co/NNUfjupROG
Greta finally crossed a red line joining anti Israel protests and has been arrested and thrown in jail. https://t.co/MWHBzrKQ9L