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Parade, protests kick off Eurovision Song Contest week

Basel hosts the 2025 Eurovision Song Contest starting with a parade and protests over Israel's participation on Sunday.
The event follows Switzerland's Nemo winning in 2024, while tensions rise due to the ongoing Gaza war linked to the October 7 attack.
Security includes 1,300 Swiss police, reinforcements from federal forces and neighbors, heightened surveillance, road closures, and preparations for pro-Palestinian demonstrations.
Officials warned demonstrations could escalate, with Israel filing police complaints about a threatening gesture at their delegation and urging citizens to avoid protests.
Semi-Finals occur Tuesday and Thursday, the final Saturday; organizers expect a memorable event despite protests and call for artist protection and a new code of conduct.

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Weimer calls the ESC exclusion of Israel repulsive

This year, too, critics are calling for Israel to be excluded from the ESC. The new Minister of State for Culture, Weimer, finds this unacceptable - and reminds us of who will stand up for Israel.

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Israeli Eurovision contestant expects to be booed

The Israeli delegation was spat on during the opening parade of the Eurovision Song Contest.

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Protesters rally against Israel’s participation in Eurovision

Protesters in Basel condemned Israel's participation in the Eurovision Song Contest amid the ongoing war in Gaza.

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One year after a live edition, Eurovision 2025 tries to correct its false notes

Due to Israel's participation, the musical competition went through an area of turbulence in 2024. For this edition, whose finale takes place on 17 May, the organization tried to calm the dispute and preserve the artists.

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Israeli Eurovision delegation shares harrowing experience facing pro-Palestinian mob

“Antisemitism. Throat-slitting gestures. From our perspective that was a red line,” said Young, a member of the Israeli delegation to the contest. The post Israeli Eurovision delegation shares harrowing experience facing pro-Palestinian mob appeared first on Jerusalem World News.

6 days ago·Jerusalem, Israel

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