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Saturday, May 11, 2024
French Eurovision contest cuts short rehearsal to urge ‘unity by music – but with love, for peace’
As Eurovision continues to be riled by Israel’s participation in the song contest, French singer Slimane cut short his song “Mon Amour” at the dress rehearsal to give a speech urging people to be “united by music, yes — but with love, for peace.”
Tu es l’un des êtres humains les plus extraordinaires que nous ayons eu la chance de rencontrer #Slimane Merci grand Homme. pic.twitter.com/KF3OUL2ruZ
— Saïd Boussif (@SaidBoussif) May 11, 2024