Four ejected from Eurovision for pro-Palestine activism during Israeli number

“Four ejected from Eurovision for pro-Palestine activism during Israeli number Four audience members were expelled from the first Eurovision Song Contest for pro-Palestine action during the Israeli entry. In a statement, the European Broadcasting Union (EBU) said "one audience member, close to a microphone, loudly expressed their views as the Israeli artist began his performance, and during the song, which was heard on the live broadcast." They were later removed by security for continuing to disturb the audience. "Three other people were also removed from the arena by security for disruptive behaviour," said the statement.

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