Israeli Eden Golan took part in the Eurovision Song Contest with her song Hurricane. However, the performance was punctuated by several boos present among the audience at the Malmo Arena, in Sweden. A dissent in line with what happened on the streets of the Swedish capital this afternoon.
Protests in the streets
A few hours before the second semi-final of the Eurovision Song Contest, thousands took to the streets of Malmo, Sweden, to protest against Israel’s participation in the event. According to the police, around 10,000 people participated. “It’s been nice and quiet, no problems so far,” said Robert Loeffel, spokesman for the local police. Among those present at the march for Gaza was also the environmentalist Greta Thunberg, wearing a keffiyeh. “I’m here to protest against Israel’s presence at Eurovision,” the activist told the Swedish newspaper Expressen. The procession then ended in a square where an alternative concert to Eurovision was held.
The protests against the artist
SVT reports that Golan was challenged by some people in the audience during rehearsals in the arena but the artist told the broadcaster that she was happy to be in Malmo: «I’m here and I’m doing what I love most. I’m focused on music and positive energy, there are many people who support me.” A message from Israeli Prime Minister Benyamin Netanyhau also gave her support: «Eden, you are competing, with great pride, not only in Eurovision, but against an ugly wave of anti-Semitism. You are honorably representing the State of Israel. Know that when they boo you, we will all be rooting for you.”
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