World · 13 May 2026

Chants interrupt Israel's live Eurovision semi-final act

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Israel's Eurovision semi-final performance in Vienna faced significant disruption from pro-Palestinian protests and audible chants. During contestant Noam Bettan's act on Tuesday, audience members chanted "stop the genocide," leading to four removals from the arena. These protests, including Palestinian flags, were heard on the live broadcast, amid ongoing controversy over Israel's participation.

By BriefTea Editorial · 13 May 2026 at 18:18

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