During the afternoon dress rehearsal for the second semi-final of Eurovision 2025, the Israeli performance was significantly disrupted due to the ongoing controversy surrounding their participation.
As a result, in a press release from SRG SSR, it has been confirmed that six people were escorted out of the venue.
The press release states that they were removed for “oversized flags and whistles”.
During the dress rehearsal for the second semi-final of the ESC this afternoon, the performance of Israeli singer Yuval Raphael was disrupted. Six people, including a family, disrupted the rehearsal with oversized flags and whistles. Security personnel were able to quickly identify those involved and escort them out of the hall.
Press release from SRG SSR
We would like to thank all the artists, delegations, staff, fans and guests, including many children, who are making ESC 2025 a unique experience. At the same time, we would like to emphasise that the organisers are committed to a neutral, safe, inclusive and respectful environment at the ESC.
Photo courtesy of Corrine Cumming / European Broadcasting Union.