In response to heightened security concerns surrounding the 2024 Eurovision Song Contest in Malmö, Sweden, Israel's National Security Council has raised its travel alert, advising citizens to reconsider travel due to potential terrorist threats targeting the event. The IDF Home Front Command is set to issue emergency guidelines for Israelis attending the event, and has updated its app to provide real-time security updates. Security measures in Sweden have been intensified, with the country being placed on 'Terror Level Four' a week before the event. This follows incidents including the public burning of a Qur'an and a Palestinian flag by extremists under police protection, which have further escalated tensions. Additionally, Eden Golan, set to perform for Israel, has been advised on safety concerns, and Holocaust survivors have initiated a digital campaign to combat antisemitism.
Sweden prepares for Eurovision with heightened security: "priority target" for violent jihadist groups #terrorism https://t.co/SC8xC0LlZm
Sweden "On Terror Level Four" As Security Is Tightened A Week Before Eurovision Song Contest https://t.co/PgvFmlkDLM
Shortly before opening of the Eurovision Song Contest 2024 in Sweden, a ceremony took place in Malmo to burn Koran and Palestinian flag: "Islam out of Europe!" Thoughts? https://t.co/4ZHaPJ5A3G
Under police protection, extremists, draped in an Israeli flag, burn a copy of the holy Qur'an in Malmo, Sweden. https://t.co/l1d8YdhBii
Sweden prepares for Eurovision with heightened security https://t.co/mHvVaJAwOX
Sweden’s Jewish community anxious ahead of anti-Israel protests at Eurovision as Holocaust survivors create digital campaign to tackle antisemitism https://t.co/DZTGuaxBjZ
WATCH: As contestants and fans descend on Malmo, Sweden for the 2024 Eurovision Song Contest, security is ramping up in anticipation of planned protests over Israel's participation https://t.co/UhvHtVl8kf https://t.co/etLO4PFcin
🚨🇮🇱🇸🇪ISRAEL: DON’T GO TO EUROVISION - IT’S NOT WORTH IT Israel’s National Security Council raised its travel alert before the Eurovision Song Contest, recommending people reconsider traveling there. Eden Golan, who will be performing for Israel, has allegedly been told not to… https://t.co/qzPgOmxnku
In response to intelligence indicating that Jews going to Malmö, #Sweden, for the Eurovision fiasco are likely to be targeted by terrorists, #Israel's military is modifying the Home Front Command's app so real-time updates can be provided about the situation. https://t.co/2D5VpXQsLD
IDF Home Front Command will issue emergency guidelines to Israelis attending Eurovision Song Competition in Sweden 🇸🇪 Jews and Israelis should be able to travel and attend concerts without fear. That we have to plan for the worst is a troubling sign of the times. https://t.co/9gv232IRMc