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Israeli contestant at Eurovision booed on stage

9 May 2024 16:07 BST

Israeli contestant Eden Golan's dress rehearsal performance at the Eurovision Song Contest was met with boos and shouts of "Free Palestine" from the audience.

"Easily the most booing I've ever heard at #Eurovision but no major disruptions of Israel at the first show with a crowd," journalist Ben Rothenberg posted on X, formerly Twitter.

One person who said they attended the show said several members of the audience left during Eden Golan's performance of "Hurricane", and returned for the following contestant.

"Eurovision ignored public backlash and outrage from other musicians over Israel being allowed to perform at Eurovision while it continues its genocidal slaughter in Gaza," posted another user alongside a clip from the show.

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Eurovision: Israel's contestant booed on stage as boycott calls continue

Singer Eden Golan representing Israel with the song 'Hurricane' performs on stage during the first rehearsal before the second semi-final of the 68th edition of the Eurovision Song Contest at the Malmo Arena in Sweden on 8 May 2024.