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Parade, protests kick off Eurovision Song Contest week

The 69th Eurovision Song Contest opened in Basel on Sunday with a parade and protests concerning Israel's participation amid the Gaza war.
Tensions stem from the Gaza conflict that has caused tens of thousands of deaths, fueling protests and security concerns during the contest week.
Basel has deployed about 1,300 police officers with additional forces from neighboring countries and stepped up video surveillance amid potential demonstrations.
Israel’s broadcaster Kan filed a complaint over a throat-slitting gesture toward its delegation, and the Swiss police prevented disruptions involving 150 people.
Despite protests and warnings from Israel, Swiss authorities remain confident they will host a secure Eurovision watched by around 160 million viewers.

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