During the Eurovision Song Contest's turquoise carpet event in Basel, Swiss, Israeli contestant Yuval Raphael encountered significant protests alongside death threats. While representing Israel, Raphael was booed by protesters, including one individual who made threatening gestures. These events unfold in the context of the ongoing Israel-Palestine conflict, exacerbated by recent violence leading to massive casualties, and have sparked an open letter from former Eurovision participants calling for Israel's removal from the contest. There are also rising calls for a boycott of Eurovision due to perceived injustices related to the humanitarian situation in Gaza.
Yuval Raphael, walking the turquoise carpet for Eurovision, faced protests and threats in Switzerland amidst ongoing conflict between Israel and Hamas, reflecting political tensions.
Israeli contestant Yuval Raphael was booed by protesters, with one making a threatening gesture, highlighting the intense political climate surrounding the Eurovision event.
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