Israel's delegation to the Eurovision Song Contest in Sweden in May will be accompanied by a detail providing strict security.
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The Shin Bet is expected to dispatch a team in the coming days to prepare for the event and to determine the size and scope of the security detail.
The song competition will take place in Malmo, a city with a large Muslim population that officials said was known for its antisemitism, adding to concerns.
EBU is aware of those concerns and will likely assist in ensuring the safety of the delegation.
Israel's entry to the competition was rejected by the EBU, claiming its lyrics were political and only after the Kan broadcasting Authority a member of the European body, agreed to amend it, the path was cleared for Singer Eden Golan to participate.