Israel’s Yuval Raphael ‘shaken and upset’ after protesters target Eurovision final performance
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Protesters try to storm Eurovision stage as Israeli singer performs
- Israeli singer Yuval Raphael's performance in the Eurovision Song Contest final on Saturday night was disrupted by pro-Palestinian protesters attempting to storm the stage.
- Security officials intervened, but Raphael was left “shaken and upset”, a spokesman for Israeli broadcaster Kan said. A crew member was hit by paint thrown by a protester.
- The incident coincided with a large anti-Israel protest in Basel, where the contest was held.
- Swiss police said the protesters who rushed the stage were apprehended and later released, leaving the possibility of charges up to the event organisers.
- Israel's participation in Eurovision has been controversial this year due to the ongoing conflict with Palestine, with calls to ban the country from the competition.