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Malmö police prepare for 40,000 pro-Palestinian protesters: 'Warnings of imminent attack'

Malmo police officer says they are well-prepared for such demonstrations and have taken with the utmost seriousness warnings of imminent attacks on the Eurovision venue

Raz Shechnik | 05.06.24

Eden Golan to skip Eurovision opening gala, participate in Holocaust Remembrance Day event

Israeli delegation chooses to skip important Turquoise Carpet event due to proximity to Holocaust Remembrance Day in Israel and will instead hold memorial ceremony with local Jewish community

Raz Shechnik | 05.05.24

Demonstrations, threats and hatred: Malmö is not waiting for us

On the morning of October 7 the streets of Malmö celebrated the massacre, and now the Swedish city, which has long become one of the most anti-Israel strongholds in Europe, is about to host a particularly charged and tense Eurovision Song Contest

Zeev Avrahami, Sweden | 05.04.24

Watch: Eden Golan's Eurovision song rehearsal

Israel's representative rehearsed for the second time on the Eurovision stage in Malmo ahead of the semi-final on Thursday

Ran Boker | 05.03.24

Eurovision will ban Palestinian flags and symbols

Organizers in Malmo announce that audience members will only be allowed to wave the flags of participating countries and Pride flag

Ran Boker | 05.03.24

Israel raises Malmo travel warning ahead of Eurovision

National Security Council says recent anti-Israel sentiment and protests worldwide raise concerns terrorist elements will attempt to target Jews and Israelis arriving for song contest

Itamar Eichner | 05.02.24

Bandages and hint of bleeding wounds: Eden Golan's dramatic Eurovision dress

In first rehearsal on Eurovision stage, Israeli contestant dresses in unique getup designed with cloth strips resembling bandages; 'We wanted to create a natural garment with a clean look that would express what we currently feel as a nation,' says stylist Itay Bezaleli

Itay Yaacov | 05.01.24

Wearing hostage pin, Eden Golan jets off to Sweden for Eurovision

Amid animosity toward Israelis with Gaza war ongoing, Israeli representative heads delegation to Malmö, known for its cool reception to Jews, hoping to bring the competition to the Holy Land next year

Yoni Froim | 04.30.24

הלוגו הרשמי של האירוויזיון במאלמו, שבדיה

Eurovision broadcaster releases unusual statement ahead of contest: 'We firmly oppose online abuse, hate speech, or harassment'

EBU responds to Gaza conflict and the strong backlash against Israeli contestant Eden Golan, as demands increase for a boycott against Israel's participation in the competition; 'These artists come to Eurovision to share their music, culture and the universal message of unity through the language of music'

Ran Boker | 04.09.24

Israel delegation to Eurovision contest to be the most guarded ever

Security increased amid threats from Iran and the prevalent anti-Israel sentiment in Malmo, the city hosting the song competition this year; Shin Bet assembles largest team ever to protect Eden Golan and the entire Israeli delegation

Ran Boker | 04.04.24

Eurovision participants call for ceasefire, release of Israeli hostages

Statement by nine signatories says that 'in light of current situation in Occupied Palestinian Territories, particularly in Gaza, and in Israel, we do not feel comfortable being silent'

Ran Boker | 03.29.24

בריטניה לונדון הפגנה פרו פלסטינית נגד ישראל חרבות ברזל

Israel issues travel warnings ahead of Passover

National Security Councils statement tells Israelis planning a vacation abroad to obscure their Israeli identities amid increasing antisemitism and violence against Jews amid Gaza war

Itamar Eichner | 03.28.24

With 6 weeks to Eurovision, 2 arrested over suspected Islamist plot on Swedish parliament

German authorities arrest Afghan nationals suspected of being affiliated with the Islamic State and who planned to carry out a shooting attack in Sweden

Ynet, Reuters | 03.19.24

גרפיטי פרו-פלסטיני על כרזות האירוויזיון במאלמו

EBU denounces anti-Israel vandalism in Malmo: 'Understandable, but unacceptable'

European Broadcasting Union says trashing of Eurovision billboards is a result of valid opinions surrounding the current war, and that people want their voices heard

Ran Boker | 03.18.24

Does Israel's Eurovision music video hide Oct. 7 messaging?

While Eurovision strives to avoid politics at all costs, hints of the October 7 massacre in Eden Golan's 'Hurricane' video are already being interpreted on social media - from symbols representing the hostages to a hole in her shirt resembling a gunshot

Itay Yaakov | 03.18.24

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