Watch: Eurovision fans arrive for second-semi final as protesters gather in Malmo
Your support helps us to tell the story
From reproductive rights to climate change to Big Tech, The Independent is on the ground when the story is developing. Whether it's investigating the financials of Elon Musk's pro-Trump PAC or producing our latest documentary, 'The A Word', which shines a light on the American women fighting for reproductive rights, we know how important it is to parse out the facts from the messaging.
At such a critical moment in US history, we need reporters on the ground. Your donation allows us to keep sending journalists to speak to both sides of the story.
The Independent is trusted by Americans across the entire political spectrum. And unlike many other quality news outlets, we choose not to lock Americans out of our reporting and analysis with paywalls. We believe quality journalism should be available to everyone, paid for by those who can afford it.
Your support makes all the difference.Watch as Eurovision Song Contest fans arrived for the second-semi final on Thursday, 9 May, as protesters gathered near the venue in Malmo.
Demonstrators gathered in Sweden to protest against Israel’s participation in the competition.
Protests have taken place and calls have been made to boycott the contest over Israel’s offensive in Gaza following Hamas’s 7 October attack.
Israel's Eurovision entry, Eden Golan, was booed during a dress rehearsal on Wednesday.
She was met with chants of “Free Palestine” and jeers by some members of the crowd.
The European Broadcasting Union (EBU) has allowed Israel to enter this year’s song contest, despite the country’s ongoing attacks on Gaza.
The Palestinian death toll is believed to have reached 34,000 people.
Golan, 20, has told ITV News that she could not have asked “for a better year to be representing my country”.
Join our commenting forum
Join thought-provoking conversations, follow other Independent readers and see their replies
Comments