Report: Shin Bet has told Israeli Eurovision singer not to leave hotel room in Malmo next month

Israel’s representative to Eurovision, Eden Golan, recently met with Shin Bet representatives ahead of her trip to Sweden for the competition next month, according to Hebrew media reports.

Channel 12 News reports that Golan and her team were advised not to leave their hotel rooms aside from performances and official events during their visit to Eurovision host city Malmo.

The Swedish city announced yesterday that it has heightened security for this year’s song contest, which faces protests over Israel’s participation during the ongoing war in Gaza.

Authorities vowed “visible” measures, including police with submachine guns and reinforcements from Denmark and Norway around the event, which is slated for May 7-11.

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