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Should Israel not compete in the European Song Contest?

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Anniebach Fri 10-May-24 00:53:17

A form of hysteria, thousands marching over one young woman singing. Was it the same in Germany in the 30’s , blind
hatred being whipped up.

maddyone Thu 09-May-24 23:46:49

I’ve seen tonight on the BBC news, that there are thousands of people marching and gathering in Malmo in Sweden, demanding that the Israeli entry to the song contest should not be allowed. The young girl who is representing Israel is only twenty years old, and she has been advised by the Israelis to stay in her hotel room all the time, except when she’s performing, for her own safety.
This disturbs me. Why is it acceptable to terrorise a young woman who is there merely to sing a song in a competition?