The Eurovision Song Contest was an ideal to unite European (and later Western-oriented countries such as Israel and Australia) countries through music. But the pro-Palestinian protests have taken the contest hostage. Even the contestants themselves are now attacking the Israeli entry. What do you think should happen now?

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As I am from the Netherlands I am shocked at the behaviour of Joost Klein. And his behaviour is so contradictive to the sensitivity of his song. This has nothing to do with a music contest. I you can't stick to the assignment, why go at all? The press conference was about the songs and their performers, not about Hamas. In my social network, everyone is flabbergasted. If you want to make political statements, go into politics, not music!

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6 months ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

You do know that Joost Klein was being harassed by a member of the staff, right? Reportedly some people had been referencing his dead mum and dad, in a rude way. He didn’t even touch the staff member but did do a threatening wave of his hand or whatever.

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The juries gave Israel zero points. The public votes gave Israel enough points to become 5th. Can jury and public votes be so far apart and still be believable that it is about the music and not the politics?

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6 months ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

The jury gave Israel at least 33 points though? Idk I saw it live maybe I’m missing some behind the scenes things.

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