NewsThe opening ceremony of Eurovision was overshadowed by the Gaza protest.

The opening ceremony of Eurovision was overshadowed by the Gaza protest.

The opening ceremony of Eurovision was overshadowed by the Gaza protest.

11.05.2025 19:31

This year, the opening of the 69th Eurovision Song Contest held in Basel, Switzerland, was marked by a Gaza protest. During the official parade, a protester crossed the barriers, stood in front of the Israeli flag, and unfurled a Palestinian flag. While the police intervened with the protester, another demonstrator was seen holding a banner that read, "Welcome to the genocide song contest."

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This year's 69th Eurovision Song Contest is being held in Basel, Switzerland.



Gaza protests overshadowed the opening ceremony of Eurovision


GAZA PROTESTS OVERSHADOWED THE OPENING CEREMONY



The official opening ceremony of the organization, which Turkey has not participated in since 2013, was overshadowed by Gaza protests.



Gaza protests overshadowed the opening ceremony of Eurovision


PALESTINIAN FLAG RAISED AGAINST ISRAELI FLAG



During the parade featuring representatives from participating countries, a protester crossed the barriers and stood in front of the Israeli flag, raising the Palestinian flag.



Gaza protests overshadowed the opening ceremony of Eurovision


"NO APPLAUSE FOR GENOCIDE"



While the police intervened with the protester holding the Palestinian flag, another protester was seen holding a banner that read, "Welcome to the genocide song contest." Another banner stated, "Basel stands with Palestine."



Gaza protests overshadowed the opening ceremony of Eurovision


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