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Israel to dispatch security team ahead of Eurovision Song Contest

Shin Bet team to travel to Malmo to assess necessary measures, including size and scope of security detail required to protect Eden Golan and Israeli delegation
Israel's delegation to the Eurovision Song Contest in Sweden in May will be accompanied by a detail providing strict security.
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The Shin Bet is expected to dispatch a team in the coming days to prepare for the event and to determine the size and scope of the security detail.
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Eden Golan
(Photo: Courtesy of Keshet)
The song competition will take place in Malmo, a city with a large Muslim population that officials said was known for its antisemitism, adding to concerns.
EBU is aware of those concerns and will likely assist in ensuring the safety of the delegation.
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Pro-Palestine demonstrations in Malmo, Sweden
Pro-Palestine demonstrations in Malmo, Sweden
Pro-Palestine demonstrations in Malmo, Sweden
Israel's entry to the competition was rejected by the EBU, claiming its lyrics were political and only after the Kan broadcasting Authority a member of the European body, agreed to amend it, the path was cleared for Singer Eden Golan to participate.
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