Sweden vows boosted security measures at Eurovision amid anti-Israel sentiment


by The Times of Israel

The Times of Israel— With raucous protests expected, Malmo officials say heavily armed police reinforcements will be in place; Israel's Eden Golan expected to be accompanied by security at all times

The Times of Israel—Amid Eurovision security fears, Malmo’s Jews mute celebrations for Israel’s Eden Golan. Jewish community claims police rescinded permit for pro-Israel demonstrations during the 'apolitical' song contest, running May 7-11.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

Time Magazine—Ecuador Votes to Tighten Security Measures Amid Nationwide Wave of Violence. Ecuador's fledgling president Daniel Noboa got a resounding victory in a referendum that he touted as a way to crack down on criminal gangs.

Fox News—Ilhan Omar's daughter suspended from college amid anti-Israel activism. Rep. Ilhan Omar's (D-Minn.) daughter was suspended from Barnard College amid anti-Israel activism, she said in a post on X.  Isra Hirsi, the daughter of Omar, said Thursday that she has been suspended from Barnard College for her involvement in anti-Israel protests on Columbia University’s campus.  "I’m an organizer with CU Apartheid Divest Columbia [Student for Justice in Palestine], in my 3 years at Barnard College i have never been reprimanded or received any disciplinary warnings i just...