Notifications can be managed in browser preferences.Jump to contentIndependentSwipe for next articleIndependent Bulletin homepageDownload our appAllNewsSportCultureLifestyleRichard GilzeneTuesday 12 May 2026 23:01 BSTProtests heard during Israel performance at Eurovision Song Contest semi-finalIsrael's Eurovision Song Contest performance on was met with audible protests during their semi-final.An audience member loudly heckled Israeli entrant Noam Bettan, shouting, Stop the genocide” during the introduction to his song.The protest was audible for nearly a minute before it was no longer picked up by microphones.Israel's participation in the 70th edition of the competition has been controversial due to the ongoing conflict in Gaza.Broadcasters from the Netherlands, Spain, Iceland, Ireland, and Slovenia refused to air the event in opposition to Israel's involvement.In fullProtests heard during Israel performance at Eurovision Song Contest semi-finalThank you for registeringPlease refresh the page or navigate to another page on the site to be automatically logged inPlease refresh your browser to be logged in