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The Eurovision Song Contest kicked off with pop and protests as the war in Gaza casts a shadow

The Hill, May 8

…Security is tight in the Swedish city, which expects an influx of some 100,000 Eurovision fans, along with tens of thousands of pro-Palestinian protesters. Israel is a Eurovision participant, and demonstrations are planned on Thursday and Saturday against the Israel-Hamas war, which has left almost 35,000 Palestinians dead. Israel’s government warned its citizens of a “tangible concern” Israelis could be targeted for attack in Malmo during the contest.

https://thehill.com/homenews/ap/ap-international/ap-the-eurovision-song-contest-is-kicking-off-with-pop-and-protests-as-the-war-in-gaza-casts-a-shadow/