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Wednesday, May 8, 2024
Eden Golan booed at Eurovision dress rehearsal; Kan: We will not be silenced
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Eden Golan performed her song “Hurricane” at the dress rehearsal for the second Eurovision semifinal earlier today, while some in the crowd booed the Israeli singer.
In response, the Kan public broadcaster issues a statement saying that “Eden stood on the stage during the dress rehearsal with pride and gave an incredible performance. They did not silence her and they will not silence us. See you tomorrow.”
שריקות הבוז לא הפריעו לה: עדן גולן סיימה את החזרה הגנרלית לפני חצי הגמר, שייערך מחר וישודר בכאן 11@DovGilHar pic.twitter.com/ICPX7y1EbM
— כאן חדשות (@kann_news) May 8, 2024
In a statement, Golan says “I am proud to represent my country, particularly this year. I am receiving support and love and I am determined to give my best performance tomorrow in the semifinal and nothing will deter me from that goal!”
Israel is competing in the second semifinal tomorrow night for a shot at making it to Saturday night’s grand final. Voting from countries that do not participate in the Eurovision opens in just over an hour, and can be carried out at www.esc.vote.
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