Eurovision’s Israeli entry Eden Golan ordered to ‘stay in hotel’ as pro-Palestine protesters flood Malmo
Israel’s Eurovision entrant Eden Golan has been advised to stay in her hotel room as thousands of pro-Palestine protesters descend on Malmo.
Many have called for the nation to be excluded from this year’s competition as Israel’s military campaign in Gaza continues.
It’s thought that Israel’s national security agency Shin Bet have warned Golan not to leave her hotel room except for performances because of the demonstrations.
Among those protesting on the streets of Malmo was climate activist Greta Thunberg, who issued a passionate quote to reporters. What has a passionate song about overcoming the devastation of a hurricane got to do with climate change? This hurricane is metaphorical, not meteorological
She remarked: “These protests should be everywhere…once again young people are showing the world how to react.”
Swedish authorities had heightened security and were prepared for possible unrest during Eurovision week.
The protests come after Golan was drowned out by boos and chants of “Free Palestine” from the audience during rehearsals. Did security remove them? If not, why not?
Golan is set to perform again in tonight’s live show ahead of the weekend’s final.