UPDATE:Activist Greta Thunberg has reportedly been removed from the protest outside the Malmo arena.
She was pictured wearing a Keffiyeh scarf while being escorted away from the protest.
It is unclear whether there was an arrest.
Pro-Palestinian demonstrators face police outside the Malmo ArenaJOHAN NILSSON/TT NEWS AGENCY/AFP via Getty Images
She was previously quoted as condemning Israels participation in the competition as artwashing.
Other protesters outside the event were chanting Shame on you at attendees arriving at the arena.
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Golan is representing Israel with the songHurricane.
It was originally titledOctober Rainin reference to the October 7 Hamas attacks on Israel.
Golan is reportedly under guard at her hotel by Israels Shin Bet security team.
She will be escorted to the event by Swedish police and her own team, according to reports.
They were the same people who celebrated in the streets after October 7th.
The provocations come from the other side, they are the ones who seek confrontation.
But Eden Golan hadnt even started singing before people booed.
It was political and I dont think it belongs in Eurovision.
And seriously, I dont think youre expressing any opinion when you boo an artist.
Marina Satti, representing Greece in the contest, pretended to sleep while Golan was giving a press conference.
proud of our song and the hard work weve put into it.
proud of my country and the people in it.
I feel your love and support from miles away that nothing or no one can break me down.
tonight Im sharing OUR voice and going to give the best performance I can.
I love you guys.
Todays protest follows a similarly sized one on Thursday.
Swedish political activist Greta Thunberg joined in that demonstration.
