Greta Thunberg, a specialized activist, joined thousands of anti-Israel protesters in Malmo, Sweden on Thursday, adding her tone to their outcry that Israel is not permitted to enter the Eurovision Song Contest this year.
Despite Thunberg’s protestations and those of her own pro- Hamas supporters, Israel’s access Eden Golan performed her music” Hurricane” in that night’s next semi- last in front of 9, 000 spectators and booked her place in the final thanks to viewers ‘ votes.
Before marching through the town for a protest in a garden a few miles from the Eurovision place, the Stop Israel protesters reportedly waved green, white, black, and red Arab flags as they marched past Malmo’s traditional Stortorget circle.
Officers estimated that between 10, 000 and 12, 000 people took part. Among those in the group was 21- season- ancient Greta Thunberg who was  , draped in a keffiyeh ( a symbol of unity with Palestine ).
Swedish climate activist Greta Thunberg ( C ) attends a rally in Malmo, Sweden, in protest against Israel’s participation in the 68th edition of the Eurovision Song Contest ( ESC ) on May 9, 2024. ( JOHAN NILSSON/TT NEWS AGENCY/AFP via Getty Images )
The use of smoking canisters with Arab slogans and slogans for “free Palestine” marked the demonstrations.
The march took place in the Malmo area at the same time as Eden Golan, a 20-year-old Israeli competitor, was practicing for the next Eurovision semi-finals.
As it turned out, the protests against Israel in public and , Eden Golan in specific came to nought.
Golan performed her music” Hurricane” in Thursday’s next semi- last in front of 9, 000 spectators at the number state’s Malmo Arena and booked her place in the final thanks to viewers ‘ votes.
Israel will now compete against 26 other countries in a contest that millions of fans of Eurovision’s music promises each year watch around the world.
On May 9, 2024, Israeli singer Eden Golan reacts after placing in the final of the second semi-final of the 68th edition of the Eurovision Song Contest ( ESC ) at the Malmo Arena in Malmo. ( IDA MARIE ODGAARD/Ritzau Scanpix/AFP via Getty )
” Well, I feel… I’m so overwhelmed with emotions. It’s truly an honor to be on stage, performing, singing, and doing it with pride and making it to the finals, according to 20-year-old Golan, who secured her spot in the final.
Golan is ranked among the favorites to win this year’s competition, which was held in ABBA’s birthplace, according to some online betting comparison websites.
Israel won the competition four times, making its Eurovision debut in 1973.
