Sweden’s Eurovision contest to open in shadow of Gaza war • FRANCE 24 English
United by music this year’s Eurovision slogan couldn’t be further from the truth the annual Feelgood celebration is shrouded by controversy over Israel’s participation amid the war in Gaza direct threats have been made against the Stinger representing Israel and thousands are expected to gather in protest when the event starts we count on 20 to 40,000 demonstrators coming to malm coming from all over Europe it will be a very big protest 100,000 visitors are expected in Sweden’s southwest coast city of Malmo for the event where the police authorized a quan burning demonstration on Friday in this tense context security is a top priority there are a lot of police on the ground throughout malma we receive reinforcements from all over but also from Denmark and nor we also Ed drones good over the event another major world conflict is expected to be at the heart of the event Ukrainian group Alona Alona and Jerry Hill will be defending the blue and yellow flag if you talk a lot about your situation people hear you so now I feel that people heard us still now and we’re here to talk yeah if they win the Duos say they plan to sell their trophy and donate the proceeds to the war efforts like their predecessors who raised 900,000 in an auction on Facebook
The 2024 Eurovision Song Contest opens in the southern Swedish city of Malmo on Tuesday overshadowed by the war in Gaza. Looming over the festivities is Israel’s participation in the almost 70-year-old contest, which this year brings together 37 countries, concluding with the final on May 11.
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8 comments
Israel will win, because everybody is afraid of Bibi's reaction.
First deputy of Russian minister of defense was arrested for treason….
….. what you were told to comment about that …. Russian trolls?
Could media possibly report on something normal without throwing GAZA into it?
All the democratic nations of Europe and the Middle-East rejoice for a feast!
Well the should also give Palestinians a spot like Ukrainians so the world can hear them
What for, not important!
The entirety of N Gaza is now experiencing a full blown man made famine according to the UN and WFP
I stopped watching this since men started taking away women's rights!