Israel warns travelers to Eurovision to avoid protests, not show Jewish, Israeli symbols
The Times of Israel reports: “Days before the Eurovision kicks off in Switzerland, Israel’s National Security Council released a travel advisory for Israelis traveling to Basel for the annual song contest.
The NSC noted on Thursday that some 360 anti-Israel protests have taken place across Switzerland in the past year, and more are set to take place during the contest, led by those angry at the presence of Israeli representative Yuval Raphael.
‘It is recommended to stay away from these centers of friction and demonstrations, which may escalate into violence,’ the NSC said. It also warned that some individuals might use the protests as cover to carry out attacks on Israelis.
The NSC called on Israelis to not display Jewish or Israeli symbols in public spaces; avoid posting on social media; refrain from discussing military service or the war against Hamas; avoid demonstrations; and avoid gatherings associated with Israel…”
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