Thousands of people protested in Malmo, Sweden, against Israel's participation in the Eurovision Song Contest, with daily pro-Palestine marches during Eurovision week. Pro-Palestinian demonstrators marched through the city before Israel performed at the Eurovision final, marking a controversial event with protests against Israel's involvement.
Some fans and performers objected to Israel's inclusion in this year's Eurovision. Experts say it's not the first time world events have threatened to overwhelm the song competition, which organizers insist is non-political. https://t.co/pCZJp2JShP .
At the glittery Eurovision spectacle, controversy and protests about Israel's inclusion overshadow the music. Can the contest ever be apolitical? Our report from Malmö, Sweden ahead of the contest's final round: https://t.co/vv0jq0ViUv https://t.co/GzCR00152z
Eurovision, the widely popular song competition, was held this year in the Swedish city of Malmo and was marked by controversy, with protests against Israel's participation. Here are some of the sights from Saturday's final. https://t.co/knVm5YPlLe
Hours before Israel took to the stage at the Eurovision final in Malmo, Sweden, 5,000 pro-Palestinian demonstrators marched through the city. https://t.co/r3D0pUJcZl
In Malmo, Sweden, amid Eurovision week, daily pro-Palestine marches fill the streets. Thousands protest Israel's participation in the contest, condemning the Israeli genocide in Gaza. https://t.co/ZW7MjAjhAO
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