Amid Eurovision security fears, Malmo’s Jews mute celebrations for Israel’s Eden Golan
by The Times of Israel
The Times of Israel— Jewish community claims police rescinded permit for pro-Israel demonstrations during the 'apolitical' song contest, running May 7-11. Officials say all protests off-limits
dailym.ai—Israel's Eurovision contestant Eden Golan 'is told not to leave her room except for when she performs for her own safety'. Eden Golan, 20, arrived in host city Malmo, in Sweden , on Tuesday afternoon for rehearsals of her emotionally-charged ballad Hurricane, and will reportedly be under bodyguard protection.
The Guardian—‘Everyone knows something’s going to happen’: fears of a new war on Israel’s border with Lebanon. As hostilities ramp up, Israelis evacuated from the country’s north say Hezbollah must be pushed back to protect communities from its rocketsFor the Israeli communities evacuated from the country’s far north in the aftermath of 7 October, there is no longer any doubt about whether full-scale war with Hezbollah in Lebanon is going to happen. For most people, the only question is when.Nissan Zeevi, 40, has spent the past six months working as a first responder in Kfar Giladi, a kibbutz that grows...
The National—Christians in Jerusalem celebrate the Holy Fire amid fears of clashes with authorities. Live updates: Follow the latest on Israel-Gaza The streets of the Old City are locked off as Jerusalem prepares for the Holy Fire ceremony, arguably the most important Christian celebration in the Holy Land. Thousands of worshippers are marching towards the Church of the Holy Sepulchre, where most solemn moments of the day take place. The ceremony takes place every year on Great Saturday, the day before Orthodox Easter. Sometime in the afternoon, the Greek Patriarch and Armenian priest will...