Vienna, May 13, 2026 (AFP) - Heckler ejected from Eurovision after Israel song disruption

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2026-05-13

Four people were thrown out of the first Eurovision Song Contest semi-final, which saw attempts to disrupt Israel's performance, organisers said Wednesday. As 28-year-old Israeli singer Noam Bettan began his performance of "Michelle" during Tuesday's live show, a protester could be heard shouting "Stop, stop the genocide", and "Free, free Palestine". Israel's participation in Eurovision 2026 has caused Spain, the Netherlands, Ireland, Iceland and......

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