Eurovision musical, Israeli contestant declared 2nd most popular
Israel's contestant, Eden Golan won peoples heart with her music as well her demeanor
The Eurovision’s traditionally carefree tone was clouded by booing and demonstrations from protesters who wanted Israel excluded from the contest because of its government’s military campaign against Hamas in Gaza.
But despite all the opposition Israel’s contestant, Eden Golan, placed second in the popular vote and wound up fifth overall.
Many attendees were in awe with the musical genius of Eden as well as her humble demeanor. Social media and mainstream Swiss media was divided over the Israel’s participation, but at last music triumphs over unnecessary politics over middle east conflict.
Meanwhle Swiss advocates for non-binary rights hailed local star Nemo’s victory in Saturday’s Eurovision Song Contest, urging the country’s authorities to enable official recognition of people who identify as neither male or female.
In a politically charged night in the Swedish city of Malmo, Nemo, a 24-year-old Swiss musician who uses they/them pronouns, claimed the top spot after dominating the jury section of the vote to beat out the audience favourite, Croatia’s Baby Lasagna.
