FOOTAGE on social media posted by those attending the Eurovision Song Contest’s Jury Show showed the crowd booing Israel’s act.
Videos posted on Twitter/X depicted the crowd booing and chanting “free Palestine” throughout Eden Golan’s performance for Israel.while Swedish performer Eric Saade was also criticised by organisers for showing his support for Palestine by wearing a Keffiyeh.On Wednesday night, 16 countries taking part in the semi-final of the competition took to the stage to perform their songs to an arena of fans.
Another user claimed security told them to be quiet or they could be thrown out for “booing and screaming free Palestine”. “We understand that people may wish to make their voices heard and support the right of those who wish to demonstrate peacefully.”We know there are thousands of National readers who want to debate, argue and go back and forth in the comments section of our stories. We’ve got the most informed readers in Scotland, asking each other the big questions about the future of our country.
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