Eurovision Protests: Basel Demonstrators Condemn Israel's Participation Amid Gaza Crisis

Pro-Palestinian protests erupted in Basel, Switzerland, on May 11, 2025, during the Eurovision Song Contest, targeting Israel's participation. Demonstrators, waving Palestinian flags and holding signs, voiced their outrage over the ongoing conflict in Gaza. "It's unfair that Israel participates in Eurovision while thousands are dying in Gaza," stated one protester, Lex Brauechi. Another, Birgit Althaler, criticized the city of Basel for its silence, stating, "Israel has always used Eurovision as a platform for propaganda, and Basel does nothing." The protests highlight the complex political and humanitarian issues surrounding the Eurovision event and the ongoing conflict in Gaza. The event underscores the international attention given to the conflict and the diverse opinions surrounding it.