US Edition'Silent' pro-Palestinian protest planned for Eurovision
- Pro-Palestinian activists have organized a silent march through Basel on May 14 to protest Israel's involvement in the upcoming Eurovision Song Contest final scheduled for May 17.
- The protest coincides with the anniversary of Israel's creation on May 14, 1948, recalled as Nakba Day when 750,000 Palestinians were displaced on May 15, 1948.
- At the opening ceremony in Basel on May 12, Palestinian flags appeared and broadcasters from Spain, Ireland, and Iceland called for a debate on Israel's Eurovision inclusion amid pro-Palestinian demonstrations.
- More than 70 former Eurovision participants have called for Israel's exclusion, while organizers require a code of conduct banning political statements to ensure respectful interaction during the contest.
- The planned silent protest and ongoing demonstrations highlight tensions surrounding Israel's presence at Eurovision and suggest continued political controversy during the broadcast events in Basel.
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Silent Israel protest planned in Basel
Last year, Israel's participation in Eurovision was the subject of major protests. This year, the criticism seems to have cooled somewhat, but the country's place in the competition is still in question. A silent demonstration is said to be taking place in Basel, according to Irish RTÈ.
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