Sweden Eurovision singer faces threats over ‘Israel’ stance
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- Swedish contestant says she received death threats after criticizing ‘Israel’ participation.
- Threats reportedly extended to her family via social media.
Sweden’s representative for this year’s Eurovision Song Contest said Thursday she has received death threats after publicly opposing ‘Israel’ taking part in the competition.
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In remarks reported by Swedish outlet Dagens Nyheter, singer Felicia Eriksson said the threats began after she criticized ‘Israel’ over its practices in the Gaza Strip.
Threats escalate online
Speaking to Norway’s VG, Eriksson said she received multiple messages on social media, some explicitly calling for her death.
“I’ve been told ‘you should die,’” she said, adding that some messages also called for harm against her family.
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The controversy reflects ongoing tensions surrounding ‘Israel’s’ participation in international cultural events amid the war on Gaza. Calls to exclude ‘Israel’ from Eurovision have intensified in recent months, alongside protests and public criticism from artists and activists.
Organizers of the contest have not publicly commented on Eriksson’s claims. It remains unclear whether Swedish authorities are investigating the threats.
