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Israel PM Netanyahu Sends Eurovision Entry Good Luck Video Ahead Of Semi-Final, Amid Protests
Eden Golan went through to the Song Contest Grand Final, amid protests in Malmo, Sweden attended by thousands.
The Israeli entry Eden Golan was booed during a rehearsal of her song Hurricane on Wednesday, but she was greeted with cheers – if not quite as euphoric as for some other acts – during Thursday evening’s semi-final, and was voted through to Saturday’s Grand Final. In addition’, The Big Five’ – UK, Spain, France, Italy and Germany – plus host nation Sweden all go through automatically to the Grand Final without having to compete in the semi-finals. Although the Contest’s rules prevent any nation making an overtly political statement, this year’s competition has seen unprecedented controversy, particularly over Israel’s inclusion.
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