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Eurovision says it’s “apolitical.” History says otherwise.

Politics on Eurovision isn’t new. It’s been part of it almost from the start.

Already, Swedish pop star Eric Saade appeared wearing a keffiyeh — a traditional scarf that has come to symbolize resistance to Israel’s incursion into Gaza — around his wrist during a performance on Tuesday night. A spokesperson for European Broadcasting Union (EBU) — which organizes the event — issued their “regrets” over the decision, according to the BBC.Saade has appeared as a Eurovision competitor before but was a guest performer last night. The new song, which will be performed by Eden Golan, is now a romantic ballad entitled “Hurricane,” and the opening line was changed to “writer of my symphony, play with me.”

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