At the opening of the Eurovision, 2025 in Basel, the Israeli delegation complained to the police of aggressive behavior by private demonstrators.
The beginning of the Eurovision-2025 in Basel was marked by a scandal: the Israeli delegation filed a complaint with police over the incident of missing demonstrators who took place at the official opening of the competition.
According to the Israeli broadcaster, Kan, one of the activists took many aggressive actions, including the act of cutting throat and spitting toward the Israeli representative, Juval Rafael, who survived the attack of Hamas in October 2023.
The incident occurred during the traditional parade of participants in the competition, held in the middle of the basel. Participants, in particular, Juval Rafael, moved around the city with old trams and buses. One of the demonstrators sat on the railroad in front of the cart of the Israeli delegation, holding the Palestinian flag and wearing a kufiy. Another activist threatened to cut off the throat with a gesture, causing serious recollection of the delegation.
“This afternoon, they filed a complaint with the Swiss Police after the incident, where the young man in Kufiya and with the Palestinian flag in his hands made an act that cut off his throat, towards Juval Rafael and members of the Israeli delegation in the Eurovisionian. The corporation also turned to the European broadcasting union and to members of members of members of the members of the members, Broadcaster said in a broadcaster official statement.
In response, the European Broadcasting Union noted that he did not comment on the actions of individuals, emphasizing that local authorities should be investigated.
During the Basel Street parade, more than 1300 police officers were arrested, and nearly 150 people were detained near the center of the exhibition to avoid possible disturbances. However, organizers admitted that free access to the tram route created a risk for delegations, which led to the incident.
Acceptance of the eurovision just happened.
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Blew kisses. Waved the flag of Israel. Walking proudly.Not standing. Badass. Inspiring.#Eurovision2025 pic.twitter.com/ot0arwhwlp
– Tal🇮🇱🎗️L🇮🇱טל (@tal_basically) May 11, 2025
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