
Eurovision: Protests and booing over Israel's entry
Israel's Eurovision contestant was booed during a dress rehearsal.
Large crowds are taking part in a pro-Palestinian protest in the Swedish city of Malmo ahead of Israel's appearance in the semi-final of the Eurovision Song Contest. There have been several campaigns to block Israel from taking part in this year's contest following the outbreak of war in the Middle East. We speak to our reporter in Malmo.
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Presenter: James Reynolds.
(Photo: First rehearsal of the second semi-final of the Eurovision Song Contest 2024 in Malmo, Sweden - 08 May 2024. Credit: JESSICA GOW/EPA-EFE/REX/Shutterstock)
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