Eurovision: French act calls for peace and Norwegian jury spokesperson resigns
During the dress rehearsals, Palestinian flags, which have been banned, were seen in the audience.
During the dress rehearsals, Palestinian flags, which have been banned, were seen in the audience.
The official page of the Netherlands’ Songfestival, which sends acts to Eurovision, said it is ‘shocked’.
He was seen briefly at rehearsals on Friday during the flag parade before missing the performance of his track.
Joost Klein qualified in the semi-final on Thursday with his up-tempo song Europapa, a tribute to his late parents.
It is not yet known whether Netherlands entrant Joost Klein will perform.
Joost Klein was seen briefly at rehearsals on Friday during the flag parade before missing a performance of his song.
The Swedish environmental campaigner joined pro-Palestinian protesters.
Joost Klein was seen briefly at the Malmo venue on Friday but missed the scheduled performance of his track.
As many as 12,000 people took to the streets of Malmo, where the contest is being held this year, to protest against Israel’s military campaign.
Eden Golan, 20, was congratulated by Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu when she got through to Saturday’s grand final.
The 20-year-old singer is through to the final.
The 20-year-old singer will compete again on Saturday.
Thousands of pro-Palestinian protesters marched across the streets of Malmo on Thursday.
Eden Golan is still to perform her song Hurricane for the second semi-final.
The environmental protester was wearing a keffiyeh scarf, commonly used to show support for Palestine, around her body in the centre of the crowd.