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Eurovision Rehearsal Disrupted by Pro-Palestinian Protesters Targeting Israeli Contestant

Security swiftly removed six protesters who interrupted Yuval Raphael's performance, as organizers emphasized neutrality ahead of the May 17 final.

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« Yuval Raphael n’est pas seulement une chanteuse, elle est une survivante. Le 7 octobre 2023, lors de l’attaque du Hamas contre le festival Nova, elle a dû se dissimuler sous des corps pour échapper à un massacre où près de 400 jeunes ont été sauvagement tués. Aujourd’hui, elle chante pour ceux qui ne le peuvent plus. »

Overview

  • Six pro-Palestinian protesters disrupted Israeli contestant Yuval Raphael's Eurovision semi-final rehearsal in Basel, waving oversized Palestinian flags and blowing whistles.
  • Swiss broadcaster SRG SSR confirmed that the protesters were promptly escorted out by security personnel to ensure the event's safety and neutrality.
  • Yuval Raphael, a 24-year-old survivor of the deadly October 7 Hamas attack at the Nova music festival, has faced threats and boycott campaigns leading up to the contest.
  • The disruption follows a petition by 72 former Eurovision contestants calling for Israel's exclusion due to its Gaza offensive, intensifying debates around the contest's apolitical mandate.
  • Organizers reaffirmed their commitment to maintaining a neutral and inclusive environment as the final approaches, with heightened security measures in place.