Eurovision 2026: Israel's official performance clip mutes crowd protest heard live

Image credit: Alma Bengtson/EBU The first semi-final of the Eurovision Song Contest took place last night - and the participation of Israeli broadcaster KAN continues to be a flashpoint for controversy. During Noam Bettan's performance of Michelle, pro-Palestinian chants from the live audience were audible on the audio track of the televised broadcast. Footage has also emerged online of at least one protester being removed from the arena during the performance. Subsequent to the live...