Israel’s National Security Council (NSC) has advised citizens travelling to Eurovision not to display any Jewish symbols in public while at the event due to a slew of pro-Palestine protests apparently planned around the venue.
The council claimed that host nation Switzerland has seen 360 demonstrations connected with the Israel-Palestine conflict in the past couple of years, adding that it expects more to take place during the globally-watched event. Protests are likely to target the presence of the Israeli delegation, the NSC added.
In it’s official advice for travellers to Eurovision, the NSC urged visitors to avoid these where possible, suggesting that demonstrations “may escalate into violence” and could be used as cover to attack Israelis.
It also suggested avoiding the display of any Jewish or Israeli symbols, such as flags or stars of David, in public spaces and refrain from posting on social media referencing IDF service or the location where they are staying.
