As the Eurovision Song Contest enters its final stretch, tensions are running high in the host city of Liverpool. Organisers are preparing for potential protests against Israel, which is competing in the grand final alongside 24 other countries. The demonstrations are a continuation of a long-standing controversy surrounding Israel's participation in the event, with some critics accusing the country of human rights abuses and others arguing that the contest should not be a platform for politics. With a large and diverse audience expected to gather in Liverpool for the grand final, the organisers must navigate a delicate balance between artistic expression and the concerns of those demonstrating against Israel's presence.
Eurovision is heading towards its grand final, but organisers are bracing for more demonstrations against Israel.
