Terror Warning: Travelers from Israel Should Avoid ESC Events in Basel

Due to the high media attention, the Eurovision Song Contest could be a target for terrorist actions, according to a statement from the Security Council on Thursday.

Israel Issues Travel Warning for Basel

Travelers from Israel are therefore advised to avoid events and especially demonstrations that could be associated with Israel. Israeli and Jewish symbols should be used with great restraint, the statement continues. Additionally, it warns against posting travel plans and location information on social media.

At the ESC in Malmö 2024, there were large demonstrations in the Swedish port city against Israel's participation. In the show hall, the Israeli participant Eden Golan was regularly booed by part of the audience.

(APA/Red)

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