She and her entourage arrived in Malmo last week. Advised by Israeli security not to leave their hotel rooms except when absolutely necessary.
Despite the approval, concerns persist regarding the divisive nature of such demonstrations and their impact on community cohesion.
Anti-Israel activists have been calling for months to bar Israel from the contest and have unsuccessfully lobbied other countries’ participants to boycott the competition.
Golan will be accompanied by heavy security in Malmo due to the anti-Israel and antisemitic atmosphere in the city, which has only increased since Israel’s war against Hamas broke out.
Four Jews living in Malmo, Sweden, reflect on the rise in antisemitic and anti-Israel tensions in the city, which have spiked since October 7, ahead of Eurovision.
The international song contest will be held this year in Malmo, Sweden, considered to be one of the most antisemitic cities in the world, making Israel's participation more complicated.
Much focus is expected to be on Israeli contestant Eden Golan and her song Hurricane, as multiple large pro-Palestinian protests are planned outside the venue in Malmo.
The singer who will represent Israel in the competition is facing difficulties due to the war backlash, and after her song was almost disqualified by the European Broadcasting Union.
Nine participants of the upcoming Eurovision contest will not boycott the annual competition, simply because of Israel's involvement.
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