Benjamin Netanyahu said: “On November 1, we will restore strong leadership to Israel.”..!?

Journalist and military analyst Ben Caspit mocks Netanyahu: This is the shooting at Israel in just the past 72 hours.

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🔻Josep Borrell:

Spain will recognize the State of Palestine on May 21, and several European countries are on their way to doing the same.

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Netherlands’ Joost Klein Barred From Eurovision Rehearsals After ‘Incident’

The broadcast begins with the traditional “flag parade,” with the artists striding on the stage in performance order. Klein appeared in the ceremony in the first dress rehearsal on Friday (May 10) afternoon. When it was time for him to perform, his stage props were being set up on stage when they were suddenly removed. He was absent from the evening rehearsal flag ceremony. The voiceover announcer proclaimed, “Netherlands,” but no one appeared to show off the nation’s flag.

The dress rehearsal currently underway is an important one; the national juries are watching and will cast their votes tonight.

While details about the incident are not known, Billboard got wind of speculation that there was a backstage incident between Klein and someone working on the show — but cannot confirm anything. There was tension between Klein and Israel’s singer, Eden Golan, at a Thursday (May 9) night press conference for the 10 qualifying countries in semi-final 2. Golan was asked if her presence at the contest presented a security risk.

The moderator told Golan she need not answer, and Klein shouted out, “Why not?” Golan then voluntarily said that the EBU was committed to a safe and inclusive environment for all. The assembled press corps burst into applause.

Israel follows Netherlands in the running order, so it is likely that the two artists were in close proximity during the afternoon rehearsal.

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