A Eurovision song contest viewing party at the 3 Dollar Bill bar in New York City was canceled after Israeli singer Eden Golan advanced to the final. The decision has sparked controversy and backlash, with the bar coming under fire for its action. Concurrently, a pro-Palestinian group has urged its followers to protest at UK pubs that continue to host Eurovision events, citing Israel's inclusion in the contest. Some venues have canceled their events, expressing concerns for staff safety amid the heightened tensions.
Pubs cancel Eurovision watch parties in protest against Gaza war @joshua_n_stein reports https://t.co/gBM0r5h6FI
Brooklyn bar under fire for canceling Eurovision viewing party over Israeli singer https://t.co/ETtBrcFdWK https://t.co/O6UGKTVwji
Brooklyn bar under fire for canceling Eurovision viewing over Israeli singer https://t.co/CPoqYRQRMp https://t.co/Mq0EU57pQc
Pro-Palestinian group urges followers to hound UK pubs still showing Eurovision nights and plan protest over Israel's inclusion if events still go ahead - while some call off gigs in 'fear for staff safety' https://t.co/xxUqNGJtCw https://t.co/NBzQI7N4su
A Eurovision song contest viewing party at New York City's 3 Dollar Bill bar was canceled on Thursday after Israeli singer Eden Golan advanced to the final. ✍️@StarrJpost https://t.co/pSCAgwFXiB