Eden Golan arrives in Malmo ahead of Eurovision, encounters protests

Israeli delegation arrives in Malmo and is informed about massive protests expected to take place near the arena; Golan takes the Swedish stage for her first rehearsal under Israeli and production security
Israel's representative to the 2024 Eurovision Song Contest Eden Golan landed on Tuesday in Malmo, Sweden to take the stage in the second semi-final. The Eurovision production company did not take any chances and notified the Israeli delegation of the pro-Palestinian protests.
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עדן גולן בחזרה הראשונה על במת אירוויזיון 2024
Eden Golan on the Swedish stage
(Photo: Eurovision Instagram)
The security detail for the Israeli delegation will include Eurovision production personnel, local security forces, and the Shin Bet which made security arrangements in advance. As Malmo is considered one of the world's most antisemitic cities, the Israeli security detail holds a daily security assessment to ensure the delegation's safety.
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Eden Golan and her dancing crew
(Photo: Corinne Cumming, EBU)
Anti-Israel protests have been on the rise since October 7 following the Hamas terror attack which triggered the current war in Gaza. The Israeli delegation is prepared for these protests due to the European Broadcasting Union update regarding the major events planned in Malmo during the Eurovision.
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Finishing her performance with a high note
(Photo: Corinne Cumming, EBU)
Eden Golan took the stage in Sweden for the first time for a "successful" rehearsal on Tuesday, according to officials. In her performance, Golan is accompanied by five dancers surrounded by orange lighting which is meant to symbolize hope.
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