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The organizers of the upcoming Eurovision Song Contest, in which Israel is participating, reiterated in a statement on Thursday that Palestinian flags are not permitted at the event, and staffers will remove them and any other “symbols, clothing, items, and banners” deemed inappropriate.some non-European countries, such as Israel, Australia, and Armenia — submit an original song and accompanying musical performance.
The ban on politics applies to performers, song lyrics, hosts, special guests, and displays among crowd participants. As a result of winning controversially in 2023 after losing the popular vote to Finland, Sweden is hosting 2024’s Eurovision Song Contest. The event will take place in the city of Malmö, which is home to one of the largest Muslim populations in the country and has experienced ain Islamist activity in recent memory. Anti-Israel groups have announced preparations to organize mass protests against Israel’s participation in the contest in anticipation of the event.
The Eurovision Song Contest takes place in three rounds: two semi-finals — scheduled to take place on May 7 and 9 — and the “Grand Final,” which will take place on May 11. Asked by the Associated Press about the possibility of attendees bringing Palestinian flags into the contest to protest Israel, EBU communications head Michelle Roverellithat the only flags allowed at Eurovision are those of participating countries and the rainbow flag associated with gay rights has raised the travel alert level for the city of Malmö from level 2 to level 3 ,” the announcement read, “and recommends that Israelis planning to visit the city re-assess the necessity of...
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