Eurovision Song Contest in Israel in jeopardy

27 марта 2019

The organizers worry about the safety of participants and spectators. The situation in the region has dramatically escalated. This Monday an attack was made from the Gaza Strip. One of the shells hit the house, which is only 17 kilometers from the venue of the song show. 7 people were injured, including children. Air raid sirens sounded that night. According to the Israel Defense Forces, Hamas launched several missiles. In response, Israeli fighters were raised into the air, hitting targets on Palestinian territory. Officials of the European Broadcasting Union are closely monitoring the situation and note: a war or a large-scale military operation can be a hindrance to holding Eurovision.